LF Energy Summit Europe 2026

In an era of rapid energy transition, grid operators face complex software procurement decisions. This session introduces an open-source quantitative framework enabling utilities and regulators to benchmark the total value of OSS adoption. The framework structures decision-making by enumerating benefit and cost components and distilling them into intuitive indices for relative efficiency.

Topics covered in this session:

- OSS Benefit-Cost Framework: A deep dive into the model’s four primary components: Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), Risk Factors (e.g., vendor lock-in, cybersecurity), Strategic Value (e.g., operational efficiency, innovation), and Social Benefits (e.g., sustainability, equity). We will demonstrate how to adapt and extend this framework for specific utility contexts.

- Ecosystem Report: A summary of the current energy software ecosystem using the framework to highlight real-world trends and the strategic advantages of public digital infrastructure.

Attendees will gain a methodology to move beyond qualitative arguments and effectively capture the diverse value OSS offers to the global power grid.