Lisa C Schwartz

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2020

Schwartz, Lisa C, and Greg Leventis. Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings: An Introduction for State and Local Governments. 2020.

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Eckman, Tom, Lisa C Schwartz, and Greg Leventis. Determining Utility System Value of Demand Flexibility From Grid-interactive Efficient Buildings. 2020.

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De Martini, Paul, Kevin Schneider, Emma M Stewart, Barry Mather, Michael Coddington, Joseph H Eto, Benjamin Sigrin, Natalie Mims Frick, Joe Paladino, Lavelle Freeman, Debra Lew, Fritz Kahrl, and Lisa C Schwartz. "Southeast Regional Training on Distribution Systems & Planning." 2020.

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Integrated Distribution System and Grid Modernization Planning PDF

Distribution Systems 101 - part 1 PDF

Distribution Systems 101 - part 2 PDF

Distribution Systems 101 - part 3 PDF

Distribution Systems 101 - part 4 PDF

Distribution System Control and Automation PDF

Utility Distribution Planning 101 PDF

Reliability/Resilience-Based Metrics and Planning PDF

Forecasting load on distribution systems with distributed energy resources PDF

Demand Flexibility as a Utility System Resource: Grid-interactive Efficient Buildings PDF

Incorporating Resilience into Distribution System Planning PDF

National Security Considerations in Distribution System Planning PDF

Walk-through of long-term utility distribution plans: PDF

Emerging distribution planning analyses PDF

PUC Distribution Planning Practices PDF

Grid Modernization Investment Economics PDF

2019

Frick, Natalie Mims, and Lisa C Schwartz. Time-Sensitive Value of Efficiency: Use Cases in Electricity Sector Planning and Programs. 2019.

Schwartz, Lisa C, Ian M Hoffman, Steven R Schiller, Sean Murphy, and Greg Leventis. Cost of Saving Electricity Through Efficiency Programs Funded by Customers of Publicly Owned Utilities: 2012–2017. 2019.

Frick, Natalie Mims, Ian M Hoffman, Charles A Goldman, Greg Leventis, Sean Murphy, and Lisa C Schwartz. Peak Demand Impacts From Electricity Efficiency Programs. 2019.

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Bird, Lori, Priya Barua, Heidi Bishop Ratz, Celina Bonugli, and Steve Chriss. Renewable Energy Options for Large Utility Customers. Ed. Lisa C Schwartz. 2019.

Leventis, Greg, and Lisa C Schwartz. "Commercial PACE Financing and the Special Assessment Process: Understanding Roles and Managing Risks for Local Governments." 2019.

Elliot, Randolph, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, Organization of MISO States, Scott Aaronson, Edison Electric Institute, and National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates. Utility Investments in Resilience of Electricity Systems. Ed. Lisa C Schwartz. FEUR Report No. 11. 2019.

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Schwartz, Lisa C, and Natalie Mims Frick. "Evolving Approaches to Electricity System Planning." 2019.

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Frick, Natalie Mims, and Lisa C Schwartz. "Buildings-to-Grid: Critical Issues for Decision Makers." 2019.

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2018

Goldman, Charles A, Sean Murphy, Ian M Hoffman, Natalie Mims Frick, Greg Leventis, and Lisa C Schwartz. The Future of U.S. Electricity Efficiency Programs Funded by Utility Customers: Program Spending and Savings Projections to 2030. 2018.

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Jones, Philip B, Jonathan Levy, Jenifer Bosco, John Howat, and John W Van Alst. The Future of Transportation Electrification: Utility, Industry and Consumer Perspectives. Ed. Lisa C Schwartz. FEUR Report No. 10. 2018.

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Frick, Natalie Mims, Lisa C Schwartz, and Alyse Taylor-Anyikire. A Framework for Integrated Analysis of Distributed Energy Resources: Guide for States. 2018.

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Hoffman, Ian M, Charles A Goldman, Sean Murphy, Natalie Mims Frick, Greg Leventis, and Lisa C Schwartz. The Cost of Saving Electricity Through Energy Efficiency Programs Funded by Utility Customers: 2009–2015. 2018.

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Cooke, Alan, Juliet Homer, and Lisa C Schwartz. Distribution System Planning – State Examples by Topic. 2018.

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Schwartz, Lisa C, Joe Paladino, Maury Galbraith, Kerry Worthington, Fred Hoover, Kevin Schneider, Emma M Stewart, Barry Mather, Michael Coddington, Jeremy Twitchell, Joseph H Eto, Andrew D Mills, Debra Lew, and Lavelle Freeman. "Distribution Systems and Planning Training for Western States." 2018.

Presenter Bios PDF

Considerations for a Modern Distribution Grid PDF

Distribution systems 101 PDF

Distribution system controls and automation PDF

Utility distribution planning 101 PDF

Distributed energy resources PDF

Reliability metrics and reliability value-based planning PDF

Impacts of distributed energy resources on transmission systems PDF

Forecasting load with DER PDF

PUC distribution planning practices PDF

Emerging distribution planning analyses PDF

Walk-through of long-term utility distribution plans: part 1 PDF

Moderated discussion panel PDF

Walk-through of long-term utility distribution plans: part 2 PDF

Frick, Natalie Mims, Tom Eckman, and Lisa C Schwartz. "Time-Varying Value of Energy Efficiency in Michigan." 2018.

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Deason, Jeff, Max Wei, Greg Leventis, Sarah Josephine Smith, and Lisa C Schwartz. Electrification of buildings and industry in the United States: Drivers, barriers, prospects, and policy approaches. 2018.

Schwartz, Lisa C. "Overview of Integrated Distribution Planning Concepts and State Activity." 2018.

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Leventis, Greg, Lisa C Schwartz, Chris Kramer, and Jeff Deason. Lessons in Commercial PACE Leadership: The Path from Legislation to Launch. 2018.

Schwartz, Lisa C, Emma M Stewart, Kevin Schneider, Michael Coddington, Joe Paladino, Barry Mather, Michael Kintner-Meyer, Joseph H Eto, Mark Newton Lowry, Andrew D Mills, Debbie Lew, Lavelle Freeman, John J Miller, Randy Berry, and Rebecca O’Neil. "Midwest Distribution Systems & Planning Training." 2018.

Trainer Bios PDF

Distribution Systems 101 Presentation PDF

Utility Distribution Planning 101 Presentation PDF

Considerations for a Modern Distribution Grid Presentation PDF

Distributed Energy Resources (DER)

Distribution System Control and Automation Presentation PDF

Metrics and Valuation Framework for System Planning and Proposed Investments Presentation PDF

Reliability Metrics and Reliability Value-Based Planning Presentation PDF

PUC Distribution Planning Practices Presentation PDF

Regulation of Modernizing Power Distributors: Lessons From Performance- Based Regulation Research Presentation PDF

Forecasting load on the distribution and transmission system with distributed energy resources Presentation PDF

Emerging distribution planning analyses Presentation PDF

Walk-through of long-term utility distribution plans Presentation PDF

Impacts of DER on Transmission Systems Presentation PDF

2017

Homer, Juliet, Alan Cooke, Lisa C Schwartz, Greg Leventis, Francisco Flores-Espino, and Michael Coddington. State Engagement in Electric Distribution System Planning. 2017.

Blansfield, Jonathan, Lisa Wood, Ryan Katofsky, Benjamin Stafford, Danny Waggoner, and National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates. Value-Added Electricity Services: New Roles for Utilities and Third-Party Providers. Ed. Lisa C Schwartz. FEUR Report No. 9. 2017.

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