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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

Strategies for a 21st Century Energy Workforce

Advisory report from the Energy Workforce Advisory Board outlining federal strategies to develop a skilled, inclusive, and safe energy workforce. Recommendations cover interagency coordination, data and credentialing standards, apprenticeship and work-based learning models, target...

Board, A. 21st Century Energy Workforce Advisory Board

Sep 01, 2024

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

Distributed Wind Considerations From the IEEE 1547-2018 Revision

This technical report reviews key revisions to IEEE Std 1547-2018 from a distributed wind perspective. It outlines potential system benefits, manufacturer concerns, and implementation considerations, and provides general industry guidance to support adoption and compliance for dis...

Preus, R. et al NLR

Mar 01, 2021

Utility and Grid Operator Resources for Future Power Systems Webinar Series: Introduction to Microgrids

NREL's collection highlights research, datasets, and decision support tools for transmission and distribution planning, interconnection studies, and operations. The page helps utilities and grid operators evaluate options for accommodating emerging large loads, including data cent...

Prabakar, K. NLR

Jul 15, 2025

Revision of IEEE Standard 1547: New Reactive Power and Voltage Regulation Capability Requirements

This article is the second in a four-part series regarding the IEEE standard 1547 and its impact on the electric grid. The background and purpose of this standard was reviewed in the first article, Revision of IEEE Standard 1547: The Background for Change. This article focuses on...

Walling, R. Walling Energy Systems Consulting, LLC

Dec 01, 2016

Training for States on Integrated Distribution System Planning: Planning for Load Growth and Local Resources

This Integrated Distribution System Planning 2.0 collection focuses on strategies to address rapid load growth, such as electrification and economic development, by leveraging local resources. The collection reviews methods to identify and value distributed solutions (e.g., storag...

Schwartz, L. et al Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Mar 01, 2025
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