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Aligning Distributed Energy Resources Interconnection Policy and Regulation in New Orleans
This slide deck examines efforts to align distributed energy resource interconnection policies and regulatory frameworks in the City of New Orleans. It describes the existing interconnection process, identifies gaps and challenges, and details the steps taken by regulators, utilit...
Ingram, M. and Smith, A. NLR
Sep 19, 2023
Revision of IEEE Standard 1547: New Reactive Power and Voltage Regulation Capability Requirements
This article is the second in a four-part series regarding the IEEE standard 1547 and its impact on the electric grid. The background and purpose of this standard was reviewed in the first article, Revision of IEEE Standard 1547: The Background for Change. This article focuses on...
Walling, R. Walling Energy Systems Consulting, LLC
Dec 01, 2016
Revision of IEEE Standard 1547: The Background for Change
This article is the first in a four-part series regarding the IEEE standard 1547 and its impact on the electric grid. The background and purpose of this standard is discussed here, and subsequent articles will focus on related issues of voltage regulation, disturbance performance,...
Walling, R. Walling Energy Systems Consulting, LLC
Oct 31, 2016
Making the Grid Smarter: Primer on Adopting the New IEEE Std 1547-2018 for Distributed Energy Resources
Published by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council, this primer helps regulators, utilities, and developers understand and implement the requirements of IEEE Standard 1547 2018. It explains key technical provisions ride-through, voltage and frequency regulation, interoperability...
Lydic, B. and Baldwin, S. Interstate Renewable Energy Council
Dec 31, 2018
Regulatory Perspective: IEEE 1547 Revision and DER Interconnection Standards
This resource offers a regulatory perspective on the revision of IEEE Std 1547, the standard governing interconnection and interoperability of distributed energy resources with the grid. It discusses why the revision was undertaken, the key technical changes such as ride-through...
Rosier, M. Minnesota Public Utilities Commission
Apr 19, 2018
High-Penetration Photovoltaic Integration Handbook for Distribution Engineers
This handbook, produced by NREL, offers practical guidance for distribution engineers facing high penetration of photovoltaic (PV) systems on their networks. It addresses technical challenges such as voltage regulation, protection coordination, reverse power flow, and transformer ...
Seguin, R. et al NLR
Dec 31, 2015
Background Information on the Power Quality Requirements in IEEE Std 1547-2018
This document provides context for the power quality requirements contained in IEEE Std 1547-2018. It explains why limits on voltage regulation, flicker, harmonics, and unintentional islanding were specified, and how distributed energy resources should comply. The guide discusses ...
Ingram, M. et al NLR
Sep 30, 2021
An Overview of Issues Related to IEEE Std 1547-2018 Requirements Regarding Voltage and Reactive Power Control
This overview discusses the voltage and reactive power control provisions of IEEE Std 1547-2018 and highlights implementation challenges for distributed energy resource interconnections. It covers topics such as voltvar control curves, ride through capabilities, coordination with ...
Narang, D. et al NLR
Aug 31, 2021
Detailed Summary Maps
DSIRE's Detailed Summary Maps provide high-level overviews of energy policies and incentives across all U.S. states and territories. The maps categorize policies such as renewable portfolio standards, net-metering rules, interconnection standards, and energy efficiency resource st...
NC State University, N.
Dec 31, 2025
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
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