Panelists from major utilities — LUMA Energy, ComEd, and Eversource — will discuss distribution planning within the regulatory space. Their discussion will cover important subjects like:

• Policy directives, market structures, distribution analysis, and technological innovations
• The broad regulatory landscape that shapes renewable integration—from regulatory orders, tariffs, and net metering to capacity markets and carbon pricing
• The regulatory barriers that hinder efficient distribution planning including permitting processes, grid access rules, and interconnection standards

The session will foster dialogue among policymakers, regulators, and industry stakeholders to promote regulatory environments conducive to the seamless integration of renewables into the distribution system, thereby advancing the transition toward renewables and electrification.