Post by NARUC

State officials are increasingly coming into contact with complex climate data due to changing weather patterns when tasked to analyze the reliability of the grid.  To support this role, as part of the Technical Foundations of Grid Resilience Cohort, NARUC and NASEO - National Association of State Energy Officials are hosting the first session in a virtual webinar series on Friday, April 10, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. ET, that will explore various Climate READi resources for states: bit.ly/4v4v1pj. Staff from public utility commissions, state energy offices, and other relevant agencies are invited to join and hear expert speaker Laura West Fischer of EPRI discuss: ⚖️ How Climate READi resources can guide decision makers in understanding what climate data are available  ⚡ How these resources can be applied for bulk power system planning   📚 Where any existing important informational gaps exist  NARUC and NASEO, with support from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Electricity, are hosting two resilience-focused cohorts in spring/summer 2026, covering technical foundations of grid resilience and emerging wildfire risks. Learn more and express interest at bit.ly/4sjzVMI.