Approved or Denied: Unpacking the Regulatory Decisions on Grid Modernization Investment

Report Summary:

This report offers a thorough analysis of the regulatory decisions affecting utilities' investment in grid modernization. It examines 80 regulatory proceedings from 50 major investor-owned utilities across 38 states, providing a detailed look into how investment budgets are approved, reduced, denied or withdrawn. By focusing on specific technology case studies and budget outcomes, the report sheds light on the decision-making process at the regulatory level.

The research also analyzes how various cost recovery mechanisms affect the chances and speed of gaining regulatory approval. It aims to equip utilities with the knowledge needed to develop effective proposals for grid modernization projects, highlighting key factors for success in the regulatory approval process.