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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
NREL Topic 1 Final Report: Cohesive Application of Standards-Based Connected Devices to Enable Clean Energy Technologies
This document is the final report of a two-year development, test, and demonstration project entitled “Cohesive Application of Standards-Based Connected Devices to Enable Clean Energy Technologies”. The project was part of NREL’s (NREL) Integrated Network Test-bed for Energ...
Hudgins, A. et al NLR
Jan 31, 2018
IREC's IEEE 1547-2018 Adoption Tracker
The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) maintains a tracker that monitors state regulatory proceedings and legislative actions related to adoption of IEEE Std 1547-2018, which sets technical requirements for interconnecting distributed energy resources to the grid. The inte...
Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC)
Dec 31, 2022
Updating Distributed Energy Resource Interconnection Rules A Guide for Local Authorities
This guide, produced by NREL in collaboration with IREC, provides local authorities and regulators with a roadmap for updating distributed energy resource interconnection standards to align with IEEE Std 1547-2018. It explains the technical changes introduced in the revised stand...
NLR
Jun 30, 2023
New Approaches to Distributed PV Interconnection: Implementation Considerations for Addressing Emerging Issues
This report discusses innovative approaches to distributed photovoltaic (PV) interconnection aimed at addressing emerging issues such as high penetrations, rapid interconnection requests, and evolving standards. It examines options like hosting capacity analysis, flexible intercon...
McAllister, R. et al Western Interstate Energy Board
Jan 31, 2019
Distributed Energy Resources Interconnection Workshop 2023
The Modern Distributed Energy Resource Capabilities and Deployment Considerations workshop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy Grid Modernization Laboratory Consortium, provided technical support to public utility commissions. Presenters shared insights on who makes decisi...
Ingram, M. et al NLR
Dec 31, 2022
5 Resources
5 Resources
Applying IEEE Std 1547-2018: What Public Utilities Commissions Need To Decide and Do
This resource from NREL outlines the key decisions and actions that public utility commissions must undertake to implement IEEE Std 1547 2018, the revised interconnection standard for distributed energy resources. It explains policy choices such as adopting default ride through ...
Boemer, D. Electric Power Research Institute
Aug 20, 2018
Utility Grid Operator Resources for Future Power Systems Webinar Series
With funding from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Policy, NLR hosted a webinar series for utility engineers, planners, operators, and industry leaders to gain insights from experts, explore cutting-edge research, and participate in Q&A sessions.
Mendoza Carrilo, I. et al NLR
Jun 04, 2025
9 Resources
9 Resources
Distributed Energy Resources Interconnection Workshop 2022
Foundational presentations on DER aggregation, wholesale participation, and the role of IEEE 1547 in interconnection. Provides slides and references aimed at regulators and utilities beginning to modernize interconnection practices.
Narang, D. et al NLR
Dec 31, 2021
5 Resources
5 Resources
Cybersecurity Guidance for Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS)
As part of the Securing Solar for the Grid (S2G): Cybersecurity for Solar Systems workshop at RE + in Las Vegas, Nevada, NREL researchers discuss an ongoing effort to develop cybersecurity guidance for vendors and operators of distributed energy resource management systems (DERMS)...
Saleem, D. et al NLR
Sep 13, 2023
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