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Distribution System Operations

Operating the distribution grid as a dynamic system, not a passive wire. Known as DSO.

Control-room operators comparing how they run a more dynamic distribution grid.

20+ member companies at the table
Areas of focus

Running the Modern Distribution System.

Distribution operations are being rebuilt around new control systems and OT/IT infrastructure. This is the peer group working through it in real time.

DSO tackles the technical and operational challenges, best practices, and solutions for modern distribution equipment operations, control and management systems, and the OT/IT infrastructure behind them.

Distribution OperationsControl & Management SystemsOT/IT Infrastructure
Who it is for

Distribution operations and control-systems leaders and engineers.

Why Get Involved

Leadership

Who Leads It.

Vito Martino
Chair

Vito Martino

Vice President Operations
ComEd
Nicole Richardson
1st Vice Chair

Nicole Richardson

Director, Electric Distribution Operations
San Diego Gas & Electric
Kevin Milford
Secretary

Kevin Milford

Director, Distribution Control Center
Florida Power & Light
Hagen Haentsch
Past Chair

Hagen Haentsch

Vice President, Distribution Operations
Oncor
Valerie Colletti
Executive Sponsor

Valerie Colletti

Senior Vice President, Distribution Operations
ComEd
How it works

Cadence and What's Next.

How it meets

Follows the Power Delivery calendar, plus monthly virtual sessions.

What's next

Fall meeting held October 27 to 29, 2026 in Birmingham, Alabama, hosted by Alabama Power. The spring 2027 meeting date is to come; it posts on the 2027 calendar.

Resources
Meeting details → Member Portal →

Put Your Team in the Room.

A single utility membership lets your people join any committee or subcommittee, with no per-seat limit.

Become a Member   Member Portal