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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
Lithium-ion Battery Storage Technical Specifications
This FEMP publication provides technical specifications to assist federal agencies in procuring lithium-ion battery energy storage systems. It outlines requirements for system capacity, safety, performance, warranties, testing, and integration with existing infrastructure. The doc...
Program, M. U.S. Department of Energy
Apr 06, 2024
Grid Architecture Guidance Specification for FAST-DERMS
Defines structural views, roles, and data exchanges for a federated architecture that coordinates DER across utility and third-party systems. Provides specifications to inform procurement, integration, and standards alignment for future grid operations.
Taft, J. and Ogle, J. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Apr 01, 2021
Technical Specifications for On-site Solar Photovoltaic Systems
This FEMP resource offers detailed technical specifications for the procurement and installation of on-site solar photovoltaic systems. It covers performance requirements, design standards, component quality, safety criteria, and integration with existing electrical infrastructure...
Program, M. U.S. Department of Energy
Dec 31, 2025
Geothermal Heat Pump System Technical Specifications
This FEMP document specifies technical requirements for geothermal heat pump (GHP) systems used in federal buildings. It covers system sizing, efficiency ratings, refrigerants, controls, ground loop design, installation practices, and commissioning procedures. The specifications h...
Program, M. U.S. Department of Energy
Jul 07, 2025
Battery Energy Storage System Procurement Checklist
This FEMP checklist offers project managers a structured list of considerations for procuring battery energy storage systems. It addresses system sizing, application requirements, technical specifications, vendor qualifications, safety standards, warranties, commissioning, and mai...
U.S. Department of Energy
Jul 07, 2024
Financing Microgrids in the Federal Sector
Recent high-impact events such as hurricanes and wildfires highlight the need for energy system resilience. One potential impact of these events is the loss of utility grid power to federal sites, negatively affecting the ability to carry out their missions. Depending on the need ...
Kurnik, C. and Voss, P. U.S. Department of Energy
Jul 31, 2020
USAID Energy Storage Decision Guide for Policymakers
The purpose of this report is to arm relevant decision makers with the initial layer of information they need to understand energy storage and to make informed policy, regulatory, and investment decisions around grid-connected energy storage. While many of the case studies present...
Chernyakhovskiy, I. et al NLR
Dec 31, 2020
Microgrids for Energy Resilience: A Guide to Conceptual Design and Lessons from Defense Projects
This playbook from the Rocky Mountain Institute offers a comprehensive framework for regulators, utilities, and developers to design and implement non-wires solutions (NWS). NWS are alternatives to conventional grid infrastructure upgrades that use distributed resources, demand re...
Booth, S. et al NLR
Dec 31, 2019
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