Presentation files available at: https://www.esig.energy/event/2026-spring-technical-workshop/
Session 7B: Integrated Planning
Session Chair: Angela Long, Founder & CEO, Rockcress Consulting
Integrated planning (e.g., T&D, G&T) can lead to more efficient solutions for the system as a whole. What processes and methods are being proposed or are being implemented for successful integrated planning?
Survey of Integrated Planning Processes
Jonathan Surls, Head of Solutions, Energy Exemplar
Toward Cost Curves to Capture Distribution Value and Needs within Bulk Electric Grid Capacity Expansion Optimization
Bryan Palmintier, Group Manager, Transmission & Distribution Interactions Group, Grid Planning and Analysis Center, National Laboratory of the Rockies
Integrated System Planning: A Distribution System Perspective
Julie Koo, Principal Planning Analyst, Distribution Strategy, Salt River Project (SRP)
Use of DERs to Serve Bulk System and T&D Operational Needs in APS Michael Dzurak, Energy Innovation Advisor, VPP Expansion and Development, Arizona Public Service (APS)
Deploying Distributed Batteries for Integrated System Capacity
Patrick Dalton, Director of System Engineering, Sparkfund
