A Regulator’s Blueprint for 21st Century Gas Utility Planning

This report, prepared for Advanced Energy United, provides a comprehensive guide for modernizing gas utility planning amid the ongoing energy transition. It outlines key challenges facing natural gas utilities, including policy-driven decarbonization, rising costs, and increasing competition from electrification. The document examines various gas planning approaches, highlights best practices, and offers recommendations for regulators and stakeholders. Case studies from across the U.S. illustrate how different jurisdictions are addressing gas system planning, ensuring transparency, managing risks, and aligning utility investments with climate goals.