About Us
Who We Are
Distribution Systems Testing, Application, and Research (DSTAR) is a consortium of electric utilities sharing the results of distribution research. During its 20+ years of existence, DSTAR has focused on providing its member utilities with results that are directly applicable to everyday distribution design, operation, and maintenance.
What We Do
DSTAR offers utilities a cost-effective and responsive means of addressing urgent problems that require near-term solutions. By cooperatively funding research with other utilities, each member utility substantially leverages its investment.
What Distinguishes Us
- Practical, near-term distribution focus
- Responsive, intimate, direct control by members
- Low overhead, efficiently managed organization
Pragmatic Distribution Research and Development for Today's Competitive Utility Environment