; (vii) any locations on the distribution system of the electric utility suitable for microgrid development based on geographic, resiliency, reliability, or cost factors; and (viii) any physical and cybersecurity needs and vulnerabilities of the distribution system of the electric utility. (D) Designation of participants For each electric utility for which the State or State regulatory authority has ratemaking authority, the State or State regulatory authority, as applicable, may designate participants to assist in developing an electricity distribution resource plan under subparagraph (B), including, as the State or State regulatory authority determines to be appropriate— (i) any nonprofit or for-profit entity with experience in planning, designing, or operating distributed energy resources or systems; (ii) a regional regulatory authority or other regional entity; (iii) an institution of higher education; (iv) a National Laboratory (as defined in section 2 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 15801 )); (v) a ratepayer or advocate of ratepayers