Partnering with key industry leaders

The work of MOD-Plan would not be possible without the expertise and insights of key industry partners, who have been leveraged throughout the course of the project to validate ongoing research efforts.

Simulation Modeling

The purpose of simulation work in MOD-Plan is to identify measurable effects in underserved communities as they relate to operational change(s) that may occur in the context of grid planning and investment. The inclusion of energy equity in planning is a complex process that is not yet well explored by utilities or existing literature. Moreover, most utilities are not likely to have sufficient data and approaches to model energy equity effects. Lab-simulation offers high-level insight to utilities without expansive data and complex approaches, as well as the opportunity to validate equity in planning practice in partnership with utilities. PNNL modelers are currently working on incorporating equity planning considerations into Monte Carlo simulation methods to better understand how the inclusion of equity as an objective changes investment priorities. This work is currently leveraging the expertise and data of partner utilities. 

Advancing Energy Equity in Grid Planning Advisory Committee Meetings 

First Committee Meeting (3/17/22)

• Agenda
• Presentation Slide Deck 

Second Committee Meeting (5/24/22)

• Agenda
• Presentation Slide Deck