Improving Transparency in Electric Distribution System Planning to Support Affordability

Summary

Many U.S. communities struggle to ensure local energy goals like affordability and reliability are met through electric distribution system planning (DSP) due to a lack of transparency and stakeholder engagement. This report, published by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, serves as a comprehensive resource to empower community organizations and stakeholders to understand DSP processes and effectively participate to influence local grid investments. The report is a completed guide intended to facilitate future community engagement in ongoing DSP processes across the nation.

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