Anthony Lopez
Anthony Lopez is a member of the Data Analysis and Visualization Group in the Strategic Energy Analysis Center.
Scientist III - GIS
On staff since April 2009
Phone number: 303-275-3654
E-mail: anthony.lopez@nrel.gov
Areas of expertise
- Parallel processing and analysis of large geospatial datasets
- Visualization of complex spatial temporal datasets
Primary research interests
- Conversion of raw geographic renewable resource datasets to technical potential estimations
- Global renewable resource datasets and analysis
- Renewable resource characterization
Education and background training
- B.S. in geography with emphasis in geographic information systems, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO, 2006
Prior work experience
- GIS Analyst, SWCA Environmental Consultants, Broomfield, CO
- GIS Analyst, Weld County Public Works, Greeley, CO
Selected publications
Mai, T.; Drury, E.; Eurek, K.; Bodington, N.; Lopez, A.; Perry, A. (2013). Resource Planning Model: An Integrated Resource Planning and Dispatch Tool for Regional Electric Systems. 69 pp.; NREL Report No. TP-6A20-56723.
Lopez, A.; Roberts, B.; Heimiller, D.; Blair, N.; Porro, G. (2012). U.S. Renewable Energy Technical Potentials: A GIS-Based Analysis. 40 pp.; NREL Report No. TP-6A20-51946.
Arent, D.; Sullivan, P.; Heimiller, D.; Lopez, A.; Eurek, K.; Badger, J.; Jorgensen, H. E.; Kelly, M.; Clarke, L.; Luckow, P. (2012). Improved Offshore Wind Resource Assessment in Global Climate Stabilization Scenarios. 29 pp.; NREL Report No. TP-6A20-55049.
Full list of Anthony Lopez publications (NREL)
Personal interests/hobbies
Traveling, backpacking, fishing, and the Broncos!








