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ESTA to present ADMS/DERMS 101

  • Mar 17
  • 2 min read

EUCI Online | June 10, 2026 | 9:45 AM CT - 3:00 PM CT


Join ESTA’s Bob Uluski and Manuel Atanacio for this live online EUCI course exploring the fundamentals of Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS) and Distributed

Energy Resources Management Systems (DERMS).


As electric utilities modernize their distribution systems and integrate growing levels of distributed energy resources, Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS) and

City skyline at dusk with connected icons and "Managing the Modern Distribution Grid" text, highlighting a modernized grid supporting distributed energy resources. Blue background.
Modern distribution grid operations supported by ADMS and DERMS platforms.

Distributed Energy Resources Management Systems (DERMS) are becoming essential platforms for maintaining reliability, operational visibility, and system flexibility.


This comprehensive course provides a practical overview of ADMS and DERMS technologies, including the planning, procurement, and implementation considerations utilities face when deploying these systems.


What You'll Learn

Participants will gain practical insights into:

  • ADMS and DERMS fundamentals – functions, terminology, and glossary of terms.

  • Operational benefits – how these systems improve situational awareness and grid reliability.

  • DER integration – how ADMS and DERMS support the management of distributed energy resources.

  • Implementation lessons-learned – common challenges and pitfalls utilities encounter.

  • Planning for deployment –key steps in preparing for an ADMS implementation.

  • Successful procurement and implementation practices – understanding what successful ADMS procurement and deployment looks like.


Who Should Attend

This course is designed for:

  • Managers, directors, and supervisors of distribution operations and management

  • IT managers, directors, and supervisors

  • Utility personnel implementing or upgrading their OMS, DMS, ADMS, and DERMS solutions

  • Utility staff new to OMS, DMS, ADMS, and DERMS

  • Regulators seeking to better understand utility decision-making processes

  • Vendors interested in learning from utilities implementing new systems

Continuing Education Credits

This course is eligible for Continuing Education Credits with IACET and CPE.


👉 View the full course agenda and register at EUCI.


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