Charging Ahead with Electrification: Getting GIS Right

The growth of distributed generation and load requires utilities to prepare the distribution system to accommodate new load, maintain reliability, and minimize costs–necessitating a strong knowledge of grid assets–where they are, their condition, and how they’re connected to each other. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are an essential tool for utilities to better understand, plan, and manage the grid.

The  CHARGED Initiative–a partnership formed by Advanced Energy United, GridLab, and RMI–led a “GIS Best Practices” working group to use utility case studies to prepare a report and guidance for both utilities and regulators.

Hear from two of the lead authors as they discuss:

• The value of GIS for distribution system utilities.
• Utility case studies on successful applications of GIS.
• Recommendations for adopting modern GIS tools.

Panelists

• Phillippe Phanivong, GridLab
  Senior Program Manager
• Sascha von Meier, UC Berkeley
  Independent Consultant

Moderator

• Ryan Katofsky, Advanced Energy United
  Senior Fellow