Promoting Economic Efficiency in Interconnection–Part 2: Cost Allocation

Promoting Economic Efficiency in Interconnection–Part 2: Cost Allocation

October 22, 2025

This webinar will explore solutions such as group study processes, pro rata cost sharing, grid export tariffs, and proactively upgrading distribution circuits through grid modernization processes.

Panelists include:
• Brian Ritzinger, Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities
• Kate Tohme, New Leaf Energy
• Arthur O'Donnell, New Mexico Public Regulation Commission
• Ron Nelson, Current Energy
• Grace Relf, Berkeley Lab

Moderators:
• Lisa Schwartz and Kathryn Chelminski, Berkeley Lab

The Interconnection Innovation Exchange (i2X) is a DOE initiative supported by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.

Welcome (4.11 MB)
Introduction: Berkeley Lab (2.15 MB)
Presentation 1: New Leaf Energy (1.02 MB)
Presentation 2: Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (340.26 KB)
Presentation 3: New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (273.23 KB)
Presentation 4: Current Energy Group (450.59 KB)
Key Takeaways (305.98 KB)