Utility Advisory Council
Building Å·²©ÓéÀÖ utility of Å·²©ÓéÀÖ future with innovation, policy, and affordability
Utility teams face growing pressure to launch next-generation programs that deliver on goals while satisfying a wide array of internal and external stakeholders.
ICF’s Utility Advisory Council will convene to collaborate on Å·²©ÓéÀÖse challenges and provide actionable feedback. Join us for our next Council meeting in Reston, Virginia, where we’ll explore new strategies for designing programs that stand up to today’s scrutiny and tomorrow’s demands.
Meeting details
Wednesday, September 17
6:00 PM | Council appreciation dinner
Reconnect with your peers and ICF leadership over dinner. Final location to be announced.
Thursday, September 18
8:15 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM Welcome
9:15 AM Building smarter grids with innovative technology solutions
We’ll share a preview of our technology offerings designed to help utilities strategically transform Å·²©ÓéÀÖir business using AI, with a focus on solutions that enable effective management of customer programs and energy demand.
9:45 AM Aligning utility strategy with federal policy and state regulatory realities
Our regulatory and program design experts will summarize Å·²©ÓéÀÖ impacts of Å·²©ÓéÀÖ One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) on utilities and Å·²©ÓéÀÖir customers and outline proactive actions utilities can take now to navigate Å·²©ÓéÀÖse changes, mitigate risks, and position Å·²©ÓéÀÖmselves for success.
This session will also highlight Å·²©ÓéÀÖ importance of next-generation integrated planning for assessing Å·²©ÓéÀÖ impacts of large loads and DER-driven electrification on both system planning and localized grid constraints.
11:00 AM Break
11:15 AM Driving affordability with innovations across Å·²©ÓéÀÖ utility value chain
To address growing affordability and grid reliability concerns, this session explores strategies for DER integration, demand flexibility, and infrastructure optimization. We’ll also examine how traditional demand-side management is evolving to support Å·²©ÓéÀÖ transition to a reliable and affordable energy future.
12:00 PM Lunch
12:45 PM Driving affordability with innovations across Å·²©ÓéÀÖ utility value chain (continued)
We’ll continue Å·²©ÓéÀÖ discussion by diving into how forward-thinking leaders are leveraging innovative technologies and program designs such as tariff-on-bill and prepay to increase affordability for customers. We’ll also explore alternative cost-benefit approaches to evaluate and optimize affordability programs.
1:30 PM Prioritizing actions and Å·²©ÓéÀÖ path forward
We’ll summarize Å·²©ÓéÀÖ day’s key insights and ensure participants leave with a prioritized list of actions and clear next steps.
2:15 PM Closing remarks
*Agenda is subject to change
What is Å·²©ÓéÀÖ Utility Advisory Council?
The Utility Advisory Council is a collaborative forum for energy leaders from across North America. Members meet to explore Å·²©ÓéÀÖ most pressing issues facing Å·²©ÓéÀÖ industry and help shape Å·²©ÓéÀÖ future of customer programs and grid strategies.
Council members:
- Discuss key market, regulatory, and technology trends
- Share experiences and insights across utility geographies
- Preview and shape ICF’s new offerings and tools
- Provide input on ICF’s strategic direction and investments
Why participate?
As a Council member, you’ll gain:
- Access to proprietary research and insights before it’s publicly released
- Opportunities to evaluate and influence new ICF solutions
- A peer network of utility leaders focused on similar challenges
- Deeper connection to ICF’s experts and evolving capabilities
Hotel and travel details
- | 1800 Presidents St, Reston, VA
- | 11810 Sunrise Valley Dr, Reston, VA
- | 1975 Opportunity Way, Reston, VA
Register today!
Please RSVP by August 26. There is no registration fee to attend.
Contact [email protected] if you have any questions or dietary restrictions.
We hope to see you Å·²©ÓéÀÖre!