Regulatory Sandboxes and Other Processes to Expedite Utility Adoption of Advanced Grid Technologies

Summary

Utility adoption of advanced grid technologies is hindered by traditional regulatory frameworks that discourage innovation and slow deployment. This report analyzes regulatory sandboxes and similar mechanisms that provide structured environments to test new technologies under modified rules, aiming to expedite their deployment in the U.S. electricity sector. It identifies best practices and lessons learned from current implementations across the country, showing that many states are actively exploring or deploying these innovative approaches to modernize the grid.

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