Abstract: Methods and systems are described for determining a distribution system's hosting capacity for distributed power generation. Hosting capacity may be assessed on a feeder-by-feeder basis. Performing a hosting capacity assessment may include randomly selecting spot load points in a feeder as candidates for installation of distributed power generation sources. The hosting capacity assessment may be repeated a number of times to ensure optimal results and to correct for any violations of system performance parameters caused by an addition of distributed power generation at a given spot load point.