Increasing capacity needs are growing at a rate greater than many utilities have ability to address without the use of distributed energy resources (DERs). Whether these solutions are being installed behind the meter (BTM) or in front of the meter (FTM), they are an efficient and effective means to quickly address growing capacity needs. This challenge is shaping up to be an issue for the whole electric power sector. This interactive panel session will present the benefits of DER programs for solving growing capacity needs. It will include discussion on the rate structure, DER solution ownership models, and the pros/cons of BTM vs. FTM deployments.