Nick Grue is a researcher focusing on spatial, temporal, and economic analysis related to solar and wind energy development. In a technical capacity, he develops models and analysis pipelines that combine resource assessments, technical potential analysis, and supply curve modeling. He leads projects conducting state- and national-scale assessments of solar and wind energy technologies that factor in physical, technical, and economic barriers to renewable energy development.
Research Interests
Rapid, web-based renewable resource analysis
International renewable energy and geospatial analysis capacity building
Programmatic analysis development and optimization
Contributing to open-source data analysis products
Climate change and grid resilience
Shaping vision for future geospatial endeavors
Education
M.S., Global Energy Management, University of Colorado Denver
Certified Associate in Project Management, Project Management Institute
B.A., Geography and Environmental Science, University of Colorado Denver
Certificate in Geographic Information Science, University of Colorado Denver
Professional Experience
Physical science technician, U.S. Geological Survey (2011–2012)
Security officer, Guardsmark (2009–2010)
Sergeant, LAV-25 Commander, United States Marine Corps (2004–2008)
Featured Work
Applications of Measuring and Valuing Resilience in Energy Systems, NREL Technical Report (2023)
Measuring and Valuing Resilience: A Literature Review for the Power Sector, NREL Technical Report (2023)
Resilience Insights from New York State Stakeholders, NREL Technical Report (2023)
Understanding Resilience Valuation for Energy Systems: An Overview of the NREL-NYSERDA Research Collaboration, NREL Fact Sheet (2023)
The Renewable Energy Potential (reV) Model: A Geospatial Platform for Technical Potential and Supply Curve Modeling, NREL Technical Report (2019)
Renewable Energy Data Explorer User Guide, NREL Technical Report (2018)
South Asia Wind and Solar Supply Curves, NREL Technical Report (2018)
Renewable Energy Data, Analysis, and Decisions: A Guide for Practitioners, NREL Technical Report (2018)
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