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Distribution System Data Electric vehicles (EVs), demand response, and distributed energy resources have all increased bi-directional interactions and the complexity of the power grid between the substation and the customer. Correctly managing these resources and understanding their impact requires detailed models of the electrical distribution system. However, data on U.S. distribution systems are poor. Until…

The United States has a transmission problem. Wind and solar curtailments are increasing, interconnection queues for new projects can take years to complete, reliability is eroding, and in some places we are unable to retire expensive, aging, and polluting power plants because there is no way to bring in other resources. Our transmission investment is…

Introduction It’s clear that the entire energy sector is in the midst of a paradigm change, spurred by new technology, the need to reduce carbon dioxide and other pollutants to protect our environment, and changes in the economic picture of energy sources. We are now working toward high levels of renewable energy as a path…

The electricity industry is in the midst of a dramatic transformation. In the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) region, the generation fleet is shifting away from large fossil-fueled power plants that typically operated around the clock and toward smaller, weather-dependent renewables such as wind and solar generators. Adjacent industries are also putting pressure on the…

The electric power industry is in the midst of a significant transition from a predominantly centralized and fossil fuel-based system to one that is increasingly decarbonized, digital, and distributed. Notably, distributed energy resources (DERs) are expected to grow very rapidly in the near and medium term. According to a National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) November…