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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
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
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
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
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
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
Considerations for Distributed Energy Resource Integration in Puerto Rico: Analytical Support for Interconnection and IEEE Std 1547-2018
This report documents collaborative efforts by several U.S. national laboratories to support Puerto Rico's integration of distributed energy resources (DER) into its electric grid. The multi-lab team provided technical analyses, grid modeling, and stakeholder engagement to develop...
Narang, D. et al NLR
Jan 31, 2021
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
Grid Code Essentials and Streamlining Process for Interconnections: A Practitioner's Guide to Implementing Solar Rooftop Programs and Navigating Net-Metering Policies Webinar
This resource provides practitioners with essential information on grid codes, interconnection procedures, and net-metering policies relevant to solar rooftop programs. It explains key technical and administrative requirements, offers recommendations for streamlining interconnecti...
Ingram, M. NLR
Oct 29, 2020
Energy Resources for State, Local, and Tribal Governments
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's portal for state, local, and tribal governments provides a curated collection of resources to support energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives. It includes guidance documents, case studies, and calculators on topics such as sust...
Environmental Protection Agency
Jun 24, 2025
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