Think Microgrid State Scorecard 2024
The Microgrid 2024 Scorecard finds that even states dedicated to microgrid policy and regulation struggle to scale deployment.
A Guide to Meeting Energy Demand for Data Centers with Distributed Energy and Future Small Modular Reactors
The growth of data center energy demand has emerged as one of the most pressing challenges for energy infrastructure globally.
Understanding Utility Network Model Management
Network model management (NMM) systems create transmission and distribution electrical grid models that provide a centralized, up-to-date source of data truth for the specialized applications each utility team needs to perform its work.
Energy Allies: Communities and Utilities Building Resilience Together
This white paper examines how
successful partnerships among communities, utilities, and energy service providers can improve the grid
and achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
US DOE
Microgrids as a Building Block for Future Grids
This white paper is the fourth in a series of seven white papers in support of the DOE Microgrid R&D Program and presents a broad vision for future grids where microgrids serve as a building block along with technologies that would need to be developed, use case scenarios and the research targets. The DOE Microgrid […]
US Dept. of Energy (DOE) Microgrid Program Vision, Objectives, and R&D Targets in 5 and 10 years
This white paper describes a US DOE microgrid strategy — the program vision, objectives, and R&D targets in 5 to 10 years for the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Electricity (OE) Microgrid R&D Program. The vision is to facilitate the nation’s transitions to: (1) a more resilient and reliable (2) more decarbonized electricity infrastructure […]
Credit: PowerLines
Utility Bills are Rising: PowerLines
New polling by PowerLines, a nonpartisan consumer education nonprofit, reveals the toll of rising utility bills on American energy consumers.
Credit: Ember
Changes in Global Electricity Generation
Renewable energy met three-quarters of new demand, with 40% from solar energy alone, according to Ember’s 2025 report on global electricity generation.
Demand Flexibility and Capacity Management
White papers and resources from Bruce Nordman about demand flexibility and capacity management.