Commonwealth Beacon reported that the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (Mass CEC) commissioned a study on “innovative approaches to improve the electric distribution system” in 2021 but has yet to release the results it received in 2024. The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), which prepared the study, reports it identified investments needed to increase solar connectivity, meet demand, respond to changes in electric generation, and maintain reliability. EPRI also noted its estimate of utilities’ shortfall in network modernization efforts. More information can be found at this link.