Key Considerations for Electric Sector Climate Resilience Policy and Investments

The increasing threats of climate change are requiring utilities to make operational changes and investments to improve the resilience of the electric system. This report identifies ways in which both utility regulators and other state and local policymakers can support and guide utility resilience planning, exploring key elements that must be considered when developing electric utility resilience planning. It also includes case study examples to further highlight possible opportunities in the planning process and benefits of proactive resilience planning and investments.