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CPI Publications

July 17, 2026
NARUC-NASEO Initiative Comprehensive Electricity Planning in an Era of Load Growth Emerald Roadmap
The Emerald roadmap outlines what an ideal comprehensive planning process could look like for a hypothetical state where utilities do not own generation and are within a Regional Transmission Organization or Independent System Operator market, often
July 17, 2026
NARUC-NASEO Initiative Comprehensive Electricity Planning in an Era of Load Growth Jasper Roadmap
The Jasper roadmap outlines what an ideal comprehensive planning process could look like for a hypothetical state where utilities own generation assets (are vertically integrated) and are within a Regional Transmission Organization or Independent Sys
July 17, 2026
NARUC-NASEO Initiative Comprehensive Electricity Planning in an Era of Load Growth Topaz Roadmap
The Topaz roadmap outlines what an ideal comprehensive planning process could look like for a hypothetical state where utilities own generation assets (are vertically integrated) and are outside of a Regional Transmission Organization or Independent
July 10, 2026
Energy Storage Primer: Foundational Information and Approaches to Deployment
This paper is an educational resource to help readers understand the fundamental technologies, market trends, and regulatory frameworks associated with energy storage in the United States. It provides essential context on the energy storage market, o
July 10, 2026
Interconnection of Microgrids to the Distribution Grid: Challenges and State Solutions
The purpose of this issue brief is to identify the key challenges microgrid developers and customers face in interconnecting with utility-owned distribution grids and to summarize how state public utility commissions and State Energy Offices are addr
July 6, 2026
Essential Guide to NARUC Load Growth and Large Loads Resources
This guide connects commissioners and commission staff to essential load growth resources that the NARUC Center for Partnerships & Innovation has developed with support from the U.S. Department of Energy.
July 6, 2026
Roundtable on Large Load / Data Center Tariffs Summary, January 2026
As part of a series of Virtual Roundtables for Regulators, commissioners in this session discussed how their states are implementing or contemplating tariffs for large loads or data centers. Topics covered include tariff design, cost allocation, risk
July 6, 2026
Roundtable on Large Load Forecasting Summary, February 2026
As part of a series of Virtual Roundtables for Regulators, commissioners in this session discussed challenges and solutions related to accurately forecasting large load growth. The discussion followed a presentation by Align Energy Advisors on a?four
July 6, 2026
Roundtable on Large Load Interconnection Summary, March 2026
As part of a recent series of Virtual Roundtables for Regulators, commissioners in this session discussed how their states are dealing with the challenges of interconnecting new large loads. Topics covered include interconnection standards and study
April 27, 2026
NCEP Mini-Guide: Public Utilities Commissions and Consumer Advocates: Protecting the Public Interest, Second Edition
This guide describes the overlap and distinction between public utility commissions (PUCs) and consumer advocates (CAs), examines the current and emerging state of engagement between the two parties, and offers ideas for how relationships can be stre
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