Explore the Microgrid Ecosystem
Organizations & Support
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Energy Research BodiesStudy local power systems and support design and operating knowledge. DOE identifies the Schatz Energy Research Center as a long-term Blue Lake Rancheria partner. |
Standards Development OrganizationsPublish test procedures for microgrid controllers. IEEE 2030.8 describes a testing scope; this listing does not prove legal adoption or project compliance. |
Utility regulatorsState or national commissions that set tariffs and rules for utilities, including microgrid interconnection and tariffs. The CPUC runs California's microgrid rulemaking under SB 1339. |
Industry AssociationsRepresent members, publish statistics and run events and training. |
Organizations to Explore
Organizations to Explore |
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Schatz Energy Research Center, Cal Poly HumboldtConducts applied microgrid research and worked with Blue Lake Rancheria on design and lessons from outages. The checked CEC report and DOE account describe particular projects and past events. |
IEEEDevelops standards for microgrid controllers and connection of distributed energy resources through IEEE Standards Association. The public catalogue lists IEEE 2030.7-2017 as active and describes its control functions. |
Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryStudies grid integration, distributed energy control, microgrids and vehicle-grid systems through its Grid Integration Group. It publishes models and research for utilities and other users. |
Sandia National LaboratoriesStudies microgrid controls, protection, power electronics and planning. Its public programme describes the Microgrid Design Toolkit, test facilities and work with remote communities. |
Alaska Center for Energy and Power, University of Alaska FairbanksStudies isolated and hybrid power systems and operates a laboratory for testing diesel generation, storage, loads and controls together. ACEP and its laboratory count within the University of Alaska Fairbanks. |
US Department of Energy, Office of ElectricitySupports microgrid research on controls, operation, reliability and integration with the wider grid. Its programme describes research aims and barriers, including cost and rules. |
International Electrotechnical CommissionPublishes technical specifications for microgrid energy management through TC 8/SC 8B. IEC TS 62898-3-2:2024 covers connected and islanded systems, with recommendations for low and medium voltage. |
UL Standards & EngagementPublishes UL 3001 for distributed energy resource systems. Its public catalogue lists the first edition dated April 24, 2025 and describes system-level fire and electric-shock risks. |
California Public Utilities CommissionSets utility rules and tariffs relevant to microgrids in California. Its SB 1339 proceeding addressed tariffs, incentives and multi-property arrangements. |
Hawaii Public Utilities CommissionApproved Hawaiian Electric’s Microgrid Services Tariffs in May 2021 and provides records for Docket 2018-0163. Its page points readers from old document links to the newer case system. |
New York Public Service CommissionReviews utility tariffs and keeps electric service filings that matter to users connecting generation and loads. Its system includes effective, pending and superseded documents. |
Think MicrogridRepresents microgrid interests in policy discussions and publishes information on policy developments. Its coalition page describes work with industry and public bodies. |
Microgrid Resources CoalitionBrings together microgrid owners, operators, developers, suppliers and investors and works on policy affecting their projects. Membership does not establish project certification or approval. |
Smart Electric Power AllianceProvides research and a working group on microgrids and grid planning. Its public design-framework page explains how to assess the need for a microgrid and compare other ways to improve reliability. |