Lisa C Schwartz

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2026

Chelminski, Kathryn, Johnny Wong, Lisa C Schwartz, Margaret Pigman, and Katherine Carlson. Interconnection Timelines and Costs for Distributed Energy Projects in the United States (2000-2025). 2026.

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Wiser, Ryan H, Galen L Barbose, Peter Cappers, Will Gorman, Sean Murphy, Lisa C Schwartz, Natalie Mims Frick, Guillermo Pereira, Arthur Mallet Dias, Jessalyn Chuang, and Vinita Srinivasan. Electric Utility Distribution Costs: Scoping Study on Trends, Drivers, and Possible Response Strategies. 2026.

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Pereira, Guillermo, Paul De Martini, Arthur Mallet Dias, and Lisa C Schwartz. Distribution System Plan Template and Guide for Electric Utilities for Adaptation by States and Utilities. 2026.

Collins, Myles T, Arthur Mallet Dias, Lisa C Schwartz, and Paul De Martini. Integrating Resilience Planning in Distribution System Planning. 2026.

Pereira, Guillermo, Soumya Tiwari, and Lisa C Schwartz. "Non-Wires Alternatives for Distribution Systems: State Requirements and Engineering Practices." 2026.

Introduction and State Practices

Planning and Implementation

Relf, Grace, Paul De Martini, Jasmine McAdams, Vinita Srinivasan, and Lisa C Schwartz. Effectively Considering the Distribution System in Integrated Resource Planning. 2026.

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Relf, Grace, and Lisa C Schwartz. Allocating Distribution System Upgrade Costs for Distributed Energy Resource Interconnection: Practical Lessons and Innovations. 2026.

2025

Kaduk, John, Jennah Denney, David Farmer, Daniel Aguirre, Taylor Mullenix, Nathan Walsh, Kathryn Chelminski, and Lisa C Schwartz. "DER Interconnection Solutions for a Reliable and Secure Grid." 2025.

Welcome Slides

Catalyzing Grid Stability: Solutions for a Reliable and Secure Grid, NRECA

DERs and Grid Reliability, PSE

DER Interconnections in Georgia, Georgia PSC

DER Interconnection Solutions for a Reliable and Secure Grid, National Grid

Key Takeaways

Collins, Myles T, and Lisa C Schwartz. "Grid Resilience Planning for Extreme Heat: Training for Public Utility Commissions and State Energy Offices." 2025.

Agenda

Welcome

NARUC Resilience Framework in Action Mini-Guide: Regional Coordination during Extreme Heat

Utility Resilience Plans and Projects: Trico Electric Cooperative

Utility Resilience Plans and Projects: Burbank Water & Power

Ritzinger, Brian, Kate Tohme, Arthur O’Donnell, Ron Nelson, Grace Relf, Kathryn Chelminski, and Lisa C Schwartz. "Promoting Economic Efficiency in Interconnection–Part 2: Cost Allocation." 2025.

Welcome

Introduction: Berkeley Lab

Presentation 1: New Leaf Energy

Presentation 2: Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities

Presentation 3: New Mexico Public Regulation Commission

Presentation 4: Current Energy Group

Key Takeaways

Schwartz, Lisa C, Myles T Collins, Tim Woolf, Courtney Lane, Nancy Ryan, and Eric Bell. "Best Practices Guide for Benefit-Cost Analysis of Managed EV Charging." 2025.

TAG Meeting Sept. 19, 2024 PDF

TAG Meeting Oct. 17, 2024 PDF

TAG Meeting Jan. 30, 2025 PDF

TAG Meeting Sept. 25, 2025 PDF

Chelminski, Kathryn, Lisa C Schwartz, Jeff Thomas, Juan Martinez, and Schuyler Matteson. "Promoting Economic Efficiency in Interconnection–Part 1: Coordination Between Interconnection and Grid Planning." 2025.

Welcome Slides

Coordination Between Interconnection and Grid Planning, NC

Coordination Between Interconnection and Grid Planning, Eversource

Coordination Between Interconnection and Grid Planning, NY

Key Takeaways

Collins, Myles T, and Lisa C Schwartz. "Grid Resilience Planning for Extreme Cold and Ice Storms: Midwestern Region Training for Public Utility Commissions and State Energy Offices." 2025.

Welcome Slides

Bridging the Gap on Data, Metrics, and Analyses for Grid Resilience to Weather Events

Utility Resilience Plans and Projects: Pierce Pepin Cooperative Services

Utility Resilience Plans and Projects: Otter Tail Power Company

Relf, Grace, Matia Whiting, Lisa C Schwartz, and Evan Cappers. Regulatory Sandboxes and Other Processes to Expedite Utility Adoption of Advanced Grid Technologies. 2025.

Report PDF

NARUC CPI Innovation webinar PDF

Presentation for the Maine Public Utilities Commission PDF

Technical Assistance webinar PDF

Podpora, Adam, Cody Matthews, David Rearden, Calvin Monson, Kathryn Chelminski, and Lisa C Schwartz. " Clearing the Fog on Interconnection Queues: Increasing Data Access, Transparency, and Security." 2025.

Welcome Slides

NY Central Hudson Gas & Electric

Michigan Public Service Commission

Illinois Commerce Commission

Key Takeaways PDF

Collins, Myles T, and Lisa C Schwartz. "Grid Resilience Planning for Severe Storms: Eastern/Southeastern Region Training for Public Utility Commissions and State Energy Offices." 2025.

Agenda

Welcome Slides

NARUC Grid Resilience Framework

Bridging the Gap on Data, Metrics, and Analyses for Grid Resilience to Weather Events

State Resilience Planning for Severe Storms and Hurricanes: MA DPU

Utility Resilience Plans and Projects: Con Edison

Utility Resilience Plans and Projects: Duke Energy

Utility Resilience Plans and Projects: Avangrid

Kahrl, Fredrich, Josh A Schellenberg, Lisa C Schwartz, Diana Rucavado Rojas, Brittany Tarufelli, Kyle Wilson, and Juliet Homer. "Transmission Cost Allocation Practices." 2025.

Technical Brief PDF

Terwilliger, Hanna, Derek Duran, Ken Habel, Katie Cleary, Lisa C Schwartz, and Kathryn Chelminski. "Speed Dating: Faster Connections Between Customer Resources and Utility Grids." 2025.

Welcome slides

Minnesota Interconnection Progress

SMUD Interconnection Improvements

Key Takeaways PDF

Schwartz, Lisa C, and Peter Cappers. "USDOE Energy Innovator Fellows Informational Webinar: Resources and Assistance for State Energy Offices and Regulators." 2025.

Presentation PDF

Davis, Cody, Natalie Mims Frick, Chris Lawrie, Grace Relf, Nancy Ryan, Andrew Satchwell, and Lisa C Schwartz. "Denver Training for States on Integrated Distribution System Planning: Planning for Load Growth and Local Resources." 2025.

Agenda

Bios

Annotated Bibliography – Resources on Transportation Electrification

Appendix: Regulatory Challenges With Utility Investment Planning and Cost Recovery for Grid Modernization

IDSP Overview

Forecasting Loads and Distributed Energy Resources

Distribution Planning Modeling

Distribution Planning with Local Resources: Integration and Valuation

Coordination Across Planning Processes

Stakeholder Engagement in Distribution System Planning

Distribution Planning for Load Growth: Buildings

Distribution Planning for Load Growth —Transportation

Electric Vehicle Rate Design

Distributed Energy Resource Interconnection

Schwartz, Lisa C, Natalie Mims Frick, Grace Relf, Ted Light, Josh A Schellenberg, and Alan H Sanstad. Clean Air as a Bonus for Achieving Energy-Related State Goals: A Review of Policies and Programs in 15 States. 2025.

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Murphy, Sean, Lisa C Schwartz, Guillermo Pereira, and Cody Davis. Bridging the Gap on Data and Analysis for Distribution System Planning: Information That Utilities Can Provide Regulators, State Energy Offices and Other Stakeholders. 2025.

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Data Tool XLXS

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Collins, Myles T, Matia Whiting, Josh A Schellenberg, and Lisa C Schwartz. Bridging the Gap on Data, Metrics, and Analyses for Grid Resilience to Weather Events: Information that utilities can provide regulators, state energy offices, and other stakeholders. 2025.

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De Martini, Paul, Lisa C Schwartz, and Jason Ball. Economic Evaluation of Modernization Expenditures for Electric Utility Distribution Systems: A Guide for Utility Regulators. 2025.

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