@misc{bibcite_36915,
  author = {Guillermo Pereira and Soumya Tiwari and Lisa C Schwartz},
  title = {Non-Wires Alternatives for Distribution Systems: State Requirements and Engineering Practices},
  abstract = {<p>This tutorial, delivered at the IEEE PES Energy and Policy Forum in 2026, provides information on state requirements and utility engineering practices shaping the deployment of non-wires alternatives (NWAs) across the U.S. The tutorial provides information on:</p><ul><li>NWA process and a summary of state requirements related to screening criteria, cost-effectiveness evaluation, procurement options, contingency planning, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory oversight for delivering effective NWA solutions to grid needs. </li><li>NWA practices and pilots across the country, exploring how utilities identify distribution system needs suitable for NWAs, evaluate technical feasibility, and integrate these solutions into distribution planning and operations.</li></ul>},
  year = {2026},
  month = {03/2026},
}