Donna Heimiller
Donna Heimiller is a member of the Data Analysis and Visualization Group in the Strategic Energy Analysis Center.
Sr. GIS Analyst
On staff since June 1998
Phone number: 303-275-4667
E-mail: donna.heimiller@nrel.gov
Areas of expertise
- Geospatial analysis and modeling supporting multiple resource assessment technologies, regional-scale site evaluation, and energy system modeling
- Electricity infrastructure analysis
- Data visualization
Primary research interests
- Renewable resource development opportunities and issues, within a spatial context (multiple technologies)
- Renewable resource characterization (multiple technologies)
Education and background training
- M.F. in spatial data analysis, Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO, 1999
- B.S. in natural resources, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 1993
Selected publications and websites
National Renewable Energy Laboratory's GIS Web site
Haase, S.; Burman, K.; Dahle, D.; Heimiller, D.; Van Geet, O. (2012). Renewable Energy Assessment for the Bureau of Reclamation. 220 pp.; NREL Report No. TP-7A30-53697.
Drury, E.; Miller, M.; Macal, C. M.; Graziano, D. J.; Heimiller, D.; Ozik, J.; Perry, T. D. (2012). Transformation of Southern California's Residential Photovoltaics Market Through Third-Party Ownership. Energy Policy. Vol. 42, March 2012; pp. 681-690; NREL Report No. JA-6A20-51514. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2011.12.047
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.
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.
Short, W.; Sullivan, P.; Mai, T.; Mowers, M.; Uriarte, C.; Blair, N.; Heimiller, D.; Martinez, A. (2011). Regional Energy Deployment System (ReEDS). 94 pp.; NREL Report No. TP-6A20-46534.
Schwartz, M.; Heimiller, D.; Haymes, S.; Musial, W. (2010). Assessment of Offshore Wind Energy Resources for the United States. 104 pp.; NREL Report No. TP-500-45889.
Dahle, D.; Elliott, D.; Heimiller, D.; Mehos, M.; Robichaud, R.; Schwartz, M.; Stafford, B.; Walker, A. (2008). Assessing the Potential for Renewable Energy Development on DOE Legacy Management Lands. 163 pp.; NREL Report No. TP-670-41673; DOE/GO-102007-2435.
Kline, D.; Heimiller, D.; Cowlin, S. (2008). GIS Method for Developing Wind Supply Curves. 19 pp.; NREL Report No. TP-670-43053.
Cowlin, S. C.; Heimiller, D.; Bilello, D.; Renne, D. (2008). Technical Potential of Solar Energy to Address Energy Poverty and Avoid GHG Emissions in Africa. [Proceedings of the] International Congress on Renewable Energy: Renewables and Climate Change and International Renewable Energy Trade Show, 16-17 October 2008, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. New Delhi, India: Solar Energy Society of India (SESI) pp. 72-78; NREL Report No. CP-670-43918.
Full list of Donna Heimiller publications (NREL)
Personal interests/hobbies
Reading, board games, hiking
