2026 Eaton Utility Exchange​

Distributed energy resources and advanced voltage regulation.

Designed for mid-level operations and engineering professionals, this session focuses on addressing power distribution challenges introduced by distributed energy resources (DER) and highlights the advanced features of Eaton’s new CL-7B voltage regulator control.

Participants will learn how Eaton’s solutions respond to DER-related issues, explore the latest capabilities of the CL-7B and have a chance to provide input on future developments in voltage regulation and control. The session will also include an update on Eaton's expanded voltage regulator production in Nacogdoches, TX.

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Enhacing grid reliability with Feeder Automation Manager 

Explore the capabilities of Feeder Automation Manager (FAM), covering its self-healing grid features, overload management tools and advanced post-event analysis that aids in faster recovery and better operational insights. Attendees will also learn about recent FAM enhancements, upcoming developments and integration options to help modernize and future-proof distribution networks.

There will be opportunities to interact with Eaton experts, share experiences with other users, and discuss best practices. This session is designed for mid-level operations and engineering personnel.

Electrification of everything

This session is designed for senior-level staff in operations, engineering, analytics, distribution planning and metering. As electric demand increases in North America due to data centers, reindustrialization, electric vehicles and greater residential consumption, the discussion will address emerging trends for data centers and strategies to enhance grid capacity after years of flat load growth.

Unlocking the potential of demand response

As electricity demand continues to grow, supply-sideresources are being pushed to their limits, making utility-driven demand side management increasingly vital. Learn about the array of utility demand side management strategies – both current and developing– to enable load management, for reduction of peak load and utility capital deferral. Strategies to be discussed include switched load demand response (DR), innovations with smart breaker panels and EVs and system planning for large loads and grid flexibility including consideration of Eaton’s data center innovations and our partnership with ChargePoint.​

Technology solutions for extreme weather resilience

Utilities operating in regions prone to extreme weather can proactively mitigate risks by strategically deploying advanced technologies, emphasizing prevention as essential for protecting infrastructure and community safety.

Attendees will learn how technologies can complement capital investments, support grid automation and strengthen system resilience, with practical guidance for evaluating and integrating solutions that deliver tangible risk reduction and operational efficiency.

The session agenda includes an overview of weather and wildfire challenges, the impact of advanced technology and an in-depth look at Eaton’s HiZ protect technology, which utilizes a fast, AI-based algorithm in recloser controls to reliably detect high-impedance faults and minimize fire and safety hazards in vulnerable areas.