Distribution

Distribution Systems

Program 180

The Distribution Systems research program aims to address the challenges facing distribution asset owners and operators. This program is focused on distribution assets, their life-cycle, and industry issues. This site provides participants a way to interact with research results and stay involved with ongoing projects.

For information regarding distribution operations and planning research at EPRI, click here.

Contacts | Applications | Program At-a-Glance | Supplemental projects

Program Review | Research portfolio | 2025 Research Preview

Program Manager: Joe Potvin

Wildfire Technology Database

Click here to view the different technologies available to combat wildfires.

Current Supplemental Projects

Drone docks, high-voltage reclosers, underground gas monitoring sensors, and more…

Underground Reliability & Failures

Learn more about underground cable systems and failures here.

T&D Applications

Explore shovel-ready opportunities to take advantage of EPRI labs and expertise

Contact us

Contact anyone on the EPRI team to help solve your distribution challenges

Overhead Assets

Research on distribution overhead asset performance

Underground Assets

Research on underground practices, systems, and equipment

Distribution Automation Assets

Research on distribution automation practices, systems, and equipment

Safety and Work Practices

Improve safety and work methods with research on practices, PPE, and new technologies

Asset, Reliability & Resiliency Analytics

Improved decisions through data analytics tools & techniques

Key Strategic Projects

EPRI Informational & Emerging Topics

Distribution Recloser Life-Cycle Management

Undergrounding for Distribution Interest Group