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The Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska: Advancing Clean, Resilient, and Sovereign Energy
The Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska (ITKN) is a federally recognized Native American Tribe located along the Missouri River on the border of northeast Kansas and southeastern Nebraska. There are over 800 residents (Tribal citizens and non-Tribal) who live on the reservation, as ...
NLR
Nov 30, 2024
Igiugig’s Journey Toward Sustainability
This case study chronicles the efforts of the Igiugig Village Council, NREL, and Deerstone Consulting to transition the remote Alaska community toward sustainable energy solutions. It describes projects such as renewable microgrid installations, energy efficiency improvements, cap...
Salmon, A. et al Igiugig Village Council
Nov 30, 2022
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
The Distributed Energy Resource Cybersecurity Framework
The Distributed Energy Resource Cybersecurity Framework (DER-CF) is a guidance and assessment tool developed by NREL and industry partners to help organizations evaluate the cybersecurity posture of their distributed energy resource systems. The tool provides a structured question...
NLR
Apr 30, 2022
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
Assessing the Viability of Geothermal Microgrid Deployment: A Geospatial Analysis Across the United States
Geothermal microgrids hold a potential of supplying clean and dependable power to communities throughout the United States (US), all while sidestepping the expenses associated with connecting to strained or isolated power grids. Nonetheless, their implementation is still in its ea...
Witter, E. et al NLR
Dec 31, 2023
Distribution System Infographic
Produced by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, this infographic visually explains the major components of an electric distribution system from substations and feeder lines to transformers, switches, and customer meters. It shows how electricity is routed from the transmission ...
Initiative, M. U.S. Department of Energy
Dec 31, 2025
Microgrid Overview
Published by the U.S. Department of Energy's Grid Deployment Office, this fact sheet provides a concise overview of microgrids. It defines what microgrids are, explains their benefits for resilience and sustainability, describes common components, and lists federal initiatives sup...
Office, D. U.S. Department of Energy
Dec 31, 2023
Resilience Hubs: Creating a Resilience Hub and Spoke Network
Outlines siting and design considerations for Resilience Hubs, including roof condition and PV suitability, storage needs, accessibility, flood risk, and space for pets/children. Lists essential services (e.g., power, charging, refrigeration, potable water) and basic operational r...
Network, D. Urban Sustainability Directors Network
Dec 31, 2023
GridLab-D
GridLAB-D is a new power system simulation tool that provides valuable information to users who design and operate electric power transmission and distribution systems, and to utilities that wish to take advantage of the latest smart grid technology. It incorporates advanced model...
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Jan 19, 2023
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