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Electric Grid Modernization

Strengthening the Nation’s Grid Through Strategic Support for Modernization, Interconnection, and Utility Engagement

Client:

U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Challenge

As the U.S. energy landscape evolves, modernizing the electric grid has become a national priority. Increased integration of distributed energy resources (DER), additional power generation from all sources, and the expanded use of electric vehicles (EV) has added complexity to utility planning and grid operations. To maintain a grid that is resilient, secure, reliable, and affordable, the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) needs cross-cutting support to coordinate interconnection strategies, engage with utilities and regulators, and track the performance and impact of modernization efforts.

Our Solution

Lindahl Reed provides DOE with technical, operational, and strategic support across initiatives focused on grid modernization and energy system integration. Our work spans multiple programs and offices, delivering critical services, such as:

  • Program Strategy and Roadmapping: Support the development of planning documents and roadmaps that address grid reliability, advanced distribution systems, and DER interconnection priorities. Develop the draft Transmission System Interconnection Roadmap and expedite the release of the final Roadmap, which will improve interconnection practices for bulk power systems.
  • Stakeholder Engagement and Facilitation: Facilitate technical workshops, working groups, and listening sessions with utilities, regulators, grid operators, researchers, and technology developers to gather input and align strategies. Assist with the successful implementation of key priorities of the Interconnection Innovation e-Xchange (i2X) initiative, which enables a simpler, faster, and fairer interconnection of energy resources while enhancing the reliability, resilience, and security of the electric grid.
  • Regulatory and Policy Support: Provide technical review and documentation support related to interconnection rules, grid codes, and cost-benefit analyses, informing regulatory actions and program guidance.
  • Data and Impact Analysis: Design data collection tools and performance tracking systems to assess the status and effectiveness of DOE investments in grid-related R&D, including technologies for resilience, storage, and automation.
  • Utility Program Coordination: Coordinate DOE National Laboratory and financial assistance R&D involving utility partners, supporting the demonstration and evaluation of technologies that enhance grid flexibility and reliability.

Results & Impact

  • Enhanced Interagency and Industry Collaboration: Bridged communication gaps among utilities, National Labs, and federal program managers, enabling more efficient project implementation and technology adoption.
  • Improved Decision-Making Infrastructure: Delivered data tools and evaluation frameworks that enable DOE to assess grid impacts, identify barriers, and plan future investments in modernization and resilience.
  • Timely and Actionable Guidance: Supported DOE efforts to produce practical, stakeholder-informed strategies for improving interconnection processes and regulatory clarity.
  • Operational Continuity and Efficiency: Provided logistical and technical services that enabled timely execution of grid-related awards, workshops, and review processes across multiple program areas.

Why It Matters

Lindahl Reed’s work empowers DOE to deliver a grid that is smart, adaptive, and capable of integrating diverse resources easily without compromising performance or affordability. We accomplish this by facilitating effective planning, engaging key stakeholders, and tracking the outcomes of transformative investments in grid innovation and resilience.

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What our Clients Say...

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-Jennifer Livermore, DMA General Engineer, DOE Geothermal Technologies Office
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  • Data & Impact Analysis, Energy Systems Integration, Grid Interconnection, Grid Modernization, Infrastructure Resilience, Regulatory & Utility Coordination, Stakeholder Engagement