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Clean Energy Microgrids: Considerations for State Energy Offices and Public Utility Commissions to Increase Resilience, Reduce Emissions, and Improve Affordability
This FEMP guide outlines techniques to mitigate hail damage to solar PV installations. It covers risk assessment, module selection with hail-resistant ratings, array tilt considerations, mounting structures, protective covers, and insurance considerations. The resource aims to hel...
National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners and National Association of State Energy Officials
Apr 30, 2023
Regulating Voltage: Recommendations for Smart Inverters
This report from GridLab provides recommendations for regulators and utilities on leveraging the advanced capabilities of smart inverters to manage voltage on distribution networks with high penetrations of solar and other DERs. It explains how functions such as volt VAR, frequenc...
O’Connell, R. et al GridLab
Sep 11, 2019
Kauai Island Utility Cooperative: The Impact of Extensive PV Penetration
This case study analyzes how extensive penetration of solar photovoltaic generation has affected the Kauai Island Utility Cooperative's distribution system. It covers impacts on voltage regulation, frequency stability, and curtailment, and describes measures the utility implemente...
Lovas, T. National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
Jun 30, 2015
Renewable Energy Supply Curves
NREL's renewable energy supply curve analysis provides a framework for evaluating the quantity and quality of renewable resources such as wind, solar, hydropower, geothermal, and biomass relative to their cost. Supply curves plot the cumulative capacity or energy available at or b...
NLR
Mar 25, 2025
2024 Electricity ATB Technologies and Data Overview
The 2024 Electricity Annual Technology Baseline (ATB) compiles current and projected cost and performance characteristics for a wide range of electricity generation technologies, including solar, wind, fossil, nuclear, and storage systems. This overview summarizes key assumptions ...
NLR
Aug 22, 2024
Distributed Energy Resources Rate Design and Compensation
This manual from the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) discusses how electric rate structures affect the adoption and operation of distributed energy resources (DER). It explores compensation mechanisms such as net metering, time-of-use rates, demand...
Design, R. National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners
Oct 31, 2016
Sourcing Distributed Energy Resources for Distribution Grid Services
This DOE report explores how utilities and grid operators can procure and coordinate distributed energy resources (DERs) such as solar, storage, and demand response to provide distribution grid services. It analyzes market structures, procurement mechanisms, and regulatory framewo...
Electricity, O. U.S. Department of Energy
Nov 30, 2024
Check the Stack: An Enabling Framework for Resilient Microgrids
Highly destructive natural disasters have illustrated the fragility of critical infrastructure including emergency services, healthcare, and water treatment during long-term electricity outages. One pathway to increase the resilience of critical infrastructure amidst disruptions t...
Cook, J. et al NLR
Oct 31, 2018
IEEE 1457-2018 Workshops
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Standard 1547-2018 (IEEE Std 1547-2018) workshop series is part of NREL's efforts to provide guidance and clarity for local authorities that are adopting, developing, and maintaining rules around integrating DERs such as solar,...
Narang, D. et al NLR
Mar 30, 2026
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State Hydrogen Activities Map
The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) maintains a resource detailing hydrogen-related activities across U.S. states. The database includes information on policies, pilot projects, infrastructure developments, and partnerships. It helps policymakers, businesses...
National Association of State Energy Officials
Dec 26, 2024
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