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Federal On-Site Distributed Energy Procurement Options
This resource from FEMP outlines various procurement pathways available to federal agencies seeking to deploy distributed energy projects on-site. It compares approaches such as energy savings performance contracts (ESPCs), utility energy service contracts (UESCs), power purchase ...
Program, M. U.S. Department of Energy
Dec 31, 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
Microgrid Procurement Checklist Training, Part. 1
This slide deck, part of a multi-part series, offers a checklist and step-by-step guidance for procuring microgrid systems. It covers topics such as defining project objectives, evaluating technology options, developing specifications, selecting vendors, and managing contracts. Th...
Michel, V. et al U.S. Department of Energy
Apr 09, 2025
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
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
Mar 31, 2021
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
Operations and Maintenance Agreement Considerations for Federal Agency On-Site Wind Energy Projects
This FEMP resource outlines important elements to include in operations and maintenance (OandM) agreements for on-site wind energy projects owned or operated by federal agencies. It discusses responsibilities for routine maintenance, performance monitoring, warranty management, sp...
Program, M. U.S. Department of Energy
Jul 24, 2023
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
Resource Planning Portal
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's Resource Planning Portal centralizes publicly available integrated resource plans, procurement solicitations, and related planning documents from utilities and regional grid operators. Users can search by utility, state, filing year, resourc...
Laboratory, N. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Dec 31, 2025
Cybersecurity Considerations for Distributed Energy Resources on the U.S. Electric Grid
Summarizes DER cyber trends and risks and recommends risk‑informed practices such as zero‑trust architectures, secure interfaces, multi‑factor authentication, and standardized testing. Includes appendices on grid‑support functions and threat scenarios to ground planning an...
U.S. Department of Energy
Mar 30, 2026
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