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Igiugig’s Journey Toward Sustainability
This case study chronicles the efforts of the Igiugig Village Council, NREL, and Deerstone Consulting to transition the remote Alaska community toward sustainable energy solutions. It describes projects such as renewable microgrid installations, energy efficiency improvements, cap...
Salmon, A. et al Igiugig Village Council
Nov 30, 2022
Community-Centric Microgrid Feasibility Analysis Framework to Accelerate Resilience of Island Communities
Provides a community-centric microgrid feasibility framework for coastal and island communities, starting with community engagement and translating community priorities into technology scenarios. Demonstrates the approach in St. George (Pribilof Islands, Alaska), evaluating diesel...
Poudel, B. et al Idaho National Laboratory
Dec 30, 2024
Resilience Hubs: Shifting Power to Communities and Increasing Community Capacity
Presents Resilience Hubs as equity-driven, community-led facilities that strengthen local capacity and shift decision-making power. Details how hubs coordinate communications, distribute resources, and integrate mitigation/adaptation goals across routine and emergency operations.
Baja, K. Urban Sustainability Directors Network
Jan 01, 2019
Community Resilience Options: A Menu for Enhancing Local Energy Resilience
This document highlights areas of potential community resilience improvements, especially those that relate to clean energy deployment for communities and municipalities. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) defines resilience as "a system's ability to anticipate, prepa...
Kramer, A. et al NLR
Apr 30, 2023
National Risk Index
The National Risk Index (NRI) is a composite risk assessment created by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help communities understand their relative vulnerability to natural hazards. Available through an interactive map, the NRI combines hazard frequency and severity with...
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Dec 15, 2025
Voices of Experience: Microgrids for Resiliency
This report in the 'Voices of Experience' series compiles lessons learned from utilities, communities, and developers about using microgrids to enhance resilience against grid disruptions. It covers topics such as microgrid design, technology selection, financing, regulatory consi...
NREL, S. NLR
Oct 31, 2020
Clean Energy for Resilient Communities: Expanding Solar Generation in Baltimore's Low-Income Neighborhoods
Commissioned by the Abell Foundation and authored by the Clean Energy Group, this report explores how solar energy can improve resilience in low-income neighborhoods in Baltimore. It evaluates opportunities for installing solar PV and storage on community buildings, examines finan...
Sanders, R. and Milford, L. Clean Energy Group (Prepared for the Abell Foundation)
Jan 31, 2014
Microgrid Overview
Published by the U.S. Department of Energy's Grid Deployment Office, this fact sheet provides a concise overview of microgrids. It defines what microgrids are, explains their benefits for resilience and sustainability, describes common components, and lists federal initiatives sup...
Office, D. U.S. Department of Energy
Dec 31, 2023
Training for States on Integrated Distribution System Planning: Planning for Load Growth and Local Resources
This Integrated Distribution System Planning 2.0 collection focuses on strategies to address rapid load growth, such as electrification and economic development, by leveraging local resources. The collection reviews methods to identify and value distributed solutions (e.g., storag...
Schwartz, L. et al Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Mar 01, 2025
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Tribal Microgrids Support Tenuous Lifelines During Grid Shutdowns
This piece explains how microgrids developed by tribal nations keep essential community services running when the bulk grid fails. By combining local renewable generation and storage, these microgrids power water systems, medical clinics, communications centers, and emergency shel...
Peterson, K. Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs
Oct 07, 2021
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