Community Microgrid Development Partnership Awards

Background
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is a national laboratory owned by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and is dedicated to research, development, commercialization, and deployment of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.

The Community Microgrid Assistance Partnership (C-MAP) aims to provide underserved and Indigenous communities access to advanced microgrid systems, which can stabilize and potentially reduce energy costs in remote areas that primarily rely on expensive imported fossil fuels. This initiative supports the DOE Office of Electricity's goals to promote microgrids for resilience, decarbonization, and reduced capital costs.

Work Details
The contract involves providing funding and coordinated technical assistance to communities and microgrid development companies. Key tasks include:
- Collaborating with communities to improve the operation, performance, and efficiency of their energy systems.
- Incorporating locally available renewable energy and innovative energy technologies into existing microgrid power systems.
- Emphasizing inclusive partnerships and community-based capacity building throughout the project lifecycle.
- Supporting the DOE's objectives for increasing resilience in electricity delivery systems through microgrids.

Place of Performance
The work under this award is intended to occur in the U.S. or U.S. Territories.