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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 and procur...
, . U.S. Department of Energy
Mar 30, 2026
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
Microgrid System Project Development Checklist
This Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) checklist outlines key steps for developing microgrid projects at federal facilities and other sites. It covers project initiation, feasibility studies, stakeholder engagement, financing, procurement, design, construction, commissionin...
Program, M. U.S. Department of Energy
Apr 06, 2025
Cybersecurity Certification Recommendations for Interconnected Grid Edge Devices and Inverter Based Resources
Escalating deployment of PV and grid-edge devices on the distribution grid has increased the sustainability and efficiency of the electric grid. However, the increasing number of distributed energy resources (DERs) deployed creates a heightened cyber-physical interdependency on th...
Hupp, W. et al NLR
Oct 31, 2021
Cybersecurity Advisory Team for State Solar CATSS Closeout and Continuity
This webinar explores the findings and recommendations from NASEO's Cybersecurity Advisory Team for State Solar (CATSS) program, discuss ongoing needs, and explores how DOE and NASEO plan to continue supporting State Energy Offices solar cybersecurity work through current and futu...
, . National Association of State Energy Officials
May 12, 2025
Cybersecurity Baselines for Electric Distribution Systems and DER
Defines baseline controls electric distribution utilities and DER operators should adopt and provides interim guidance for asset scoping and prioritization. Intended as a common starting point for regulators and utilities to align risk management programs.
U.S. Department of Energy, N.
Jan 31, 2024
The Distributed Energy Resource Risk Manager
The Distributed Energy Resource Risk Manager is an assessment and mitigation framework developed by NREL to help organizations identify and manage risks across the lifecycle of DER projects. The tool addresses technical, operational, financial, and cybersecurity risks through a se...
NLR
Jul 31, 2022
Cyber Security Primer for DER Vendors, Aggregators, and Grid Operators
This report provides an introduction to cyber security for distributed energy resources (DER)—such as photovoltaic (PV) inverters and energy storage systems (ESS). This material is motivated by the need to assist DER vendors, aggregators, grid operators, and broader PV industry ...
Carter, C. et al Sandia National Laboratories
Jul 31, 2017
The Advanced Microgrid: Integration and Interoperability
Produced by Sandia National Laboratories, this paper examines the concept of the advanced microgrid and the need for integration and interoperability across hardware, software, and communications interfaces. It discusses the evolution from traditional islanded microgrids to system...
Bower, W. et al Sandia National Laboratories
Feb 28, 2014
An Overview of Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Interconnection: Current Practices and Emerging Solutions
This guidebook provides an overview of key issues for utilities and utility regulators to consider as deployments of distributed energy resources (DER) increase, including what has been tried in the field and emerging good practices. Topics covered include: Interconnection Applica...
Horowitz, K. et al NLR
Mar 31, 2019
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