The clock is ticking to decarbonize the power system. Many utilities have already made ambitious commitments to become carbon neutral. As utilities rally to meet these ambitious goals and rising mandates for decarbonization, they face important choices. The challenge is to decide which measures to implement, in what order, to accelerate the reduction of emissions while also honoring the constraints of resources and operational requirements.

Voltage optimization (VO) is one of the most measurable, affordable and speedy ways for utilities to accelerate progress toward decarbonization. This playbook highlights two North American utilities that have deployed advanced VO alongside smart meters.  Inside the playbook: 

• How these utilities are validating energy savings and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions
• How VO can support energy regulatory and policy goals
• How VO supports grid modernization and other initiatives

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