The Energy Forecasting and Modeling Group conducts analysis relating to energy economics,
risk and uncertainty modeling, geospatial analytics, and energy infrastructure.
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Senior Analyst
Analysis expertise
- Linear programming with General Algebraic Modeling System (GAMS)
- Building and system simulation tools, especially the TRaNsient SYstem Simulation Program (TRNSYS)
- EES
- Concentrating solar power system modeling
- Experimental solar water-heating experience
Primary research interests
- Macroeconomic energy-impact analysis
- Wind-power market modeling
- Transient power system modeling
- Building performance measurement
More information on Nate Blair |
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Principal Strategic Analyst
Analysis or applications expertise
- Energy and infrastructure modeling, simulation, and analysis
- High performance computing
- Software architecture, design, implementation, and testing
- Discrete-event and continuous simulation
- Statistical analysis
- Geographic information systems
Primary research interests
- Energy modeling methodologies
- Sensitivity analysis and uncertainty quantification for multidisciplinary models and simulations, including understanding the limits of predictability
- Graph and network analysis
- Approximate reasoning
- Knowledge engineering
- Mining and visualization of massive data sets
More information on Brian W Bush |
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Senior Analyst
Analysis expertise
- Modeling of electric power systems, including interaction of renewable and conventional energy technologies
- Environmental life-cycle analysis
- Analysis of energy storage systems utilized with conventional and renewable generation
Primary research interests
- Effects of large-scale renewable energy deployment in electric power systems
- Renewable energy enabling technologies including energy storage and long distance transmission
More information on Paul Denholm |
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Analyst Intern
Analysis expertise
- Stochastic Modeling
- Numerical Optimization
Primary research interests
- Large Scale Wind Integration
- Energy Efficiency
- Large System Modeling
More information on Michael Jones |
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Senior Administrative Specialist
Analysis expertise
- Green power research support
- Electricity market research support
- Policy research support
- Contract/procurement
- Foreign travel
- Financial management
- Interpersonal relations
Primary research interests
- Impacts of global warming
- Green power planning
More information on Kalia Kehoe |
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Senior Economist
Analysis expertise
- Lead analyst for NREL's International and Village Power Program
- Developer of NREL's Village Power Optimization Software, HOMER, and ViPOR
- Technical expertise in utility modeling and the economic and financial analysis of small power projects
Primary research interests
- Expert in the field of renewable energy and conservation for 25 years
- Project development of independent power projects
- Consulting to industry and regulators
More information on Peter Lilienthal
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Energy Analyst
Analysis expertise
- Modeling interaction of renewable and conventional energy technologies in electric power systems
- Environmental life-cycle analysis
- Energy storage systems
Primary research interests
- Utility-rated renewable energy deployment
- Renewable energy storage and long distance transmission
More information on James Milford
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Analysis expertise
- Pricing algorithms for the electric power system
- Market power monitoring
- Congestion Management
- Multi-agent system
Primary research interests
- Analysis and control of nonlinear systems with applications to electric power systems
- Transmission network modeling
- Impact assessment to examine the feasibility and the economic implications of renewable and conventional energy
More information on HyungSeon Oh
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Principal Policy Analyst and Group Manager
Analysis expertise
- Energy market models, including National Energy Modeling System (NEMS) and Wind Deployment Systems Model (WinDS)
- Financial models
- Optimization
Primary research interests
- Potential of renewables in national energy markets
- Impact of policies on the market introduction of renewable
More information on Walter Short |
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Analysis expertise
- Utility-class renewable electric technology applications
- Renewable energy storage
Primary research interests
- Analysis of the effects and integration costs of large-scale renewable energy deployments in electric power systems, and the impacts of demand response
- Value of storage devices in energy markets
More information on Ramteen Sioshansi |
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Energy Analyst
Analysis expertise
- Linear programming with General Algebraic Modeling System (GAMS)
- System equilibrium modeling in Matlab, including treatment of chemical species with Cantera
Primary research interests
- Development of detailed market penetration models for renewables
More information on Patrick Sullivan |
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Senior Environmental Analyst
Analysis expertise
- Air-quality regulatory implications for energy technologies
Primary research interests
- Research and analysis of energy technologies, environmental effects, and markets
More information on Laura Vimmerstedt |
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If you have questions about our programs or would like to contact our staff, please email Kalia Kehoe.
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