@techreport{bibcite_36932, author = {Guillermo Pereira and Paul De Martini and Arthur Mallet Dias and Lisa C Schwartz}, title = {Distribution System Plan Template and Guide for Electric Utilities for Adaptation by States and Utilities}, abstract = {

LBNL researchers developed a template and companion guide for structuring distribution system plans. The template covers 10 key sections in utility distribution system plans and underlying topics:\

Executive Summary
Planning Objectives
Current Distribution System\ \ \
Planning Approach
Asst Management, Reliability and Resilience
O\&M Expenses
Capacity Expansion Planning
Solution Identification
Cost-effectiveness
Implementation

For each section in the template, the companion guide provides: a description of the topics covered and their importance; the type of content to include in the plan; an example utility approach; and references to other utility plans that serve as models for the topic.

}, year = {2026}, month = {05/2026}, }