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Technical Assistance

NREL provides technical assistance related to energy use, planning, and future scenarios for U.S. states, local jurisdictions, communities, utilities, and Tribes.

Browse U.S. federal programs and initiatives through which NREL provides technical assistance. When technical assistance is unavailable through federally supported programs, NREL offers customized technical support services.

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Program/InitiativeDescriptionEligible StakeholdersProject Stage(s)metadata
Clean Cities and Communities (U.S. Department of Energy)Helps fleets, stakeholders, original equipment manufacturers, and fuel providers deploy alternative fuels and advanced vehicles technologies Local jurisdictions, TribesOperations and maintenance,DOE
Energy to CommunitiesProvides expertise and tools to achieve clean energy goals through three distinct offerings: Expert Match, In-Depth Partnerships, and Peer-Learning Cohorts Academic institutions, Community-based organizations, Electric utilities, Local jurisdictions, Tribes Energy potential and options, Planning, Plan refinement, Technology deploymentE2C, DOE
Energy to Communities: Expert MatchProvides tailored, short-term (40-60 hours) support for a wide variety of eligible applicants to achieve local clean energy goals Academic institutions, Community-based organizations, Electric utilities, Local jurisdictions, Tribes Energy potential and options, Planning, Plan refinement, Technology deploymentE2C, DOE
Energy to Communities: In-Depth PartnershipsOffers long-term (3-year) commitment of community teams composed of local governments, community-based organizations, and utilities to achieve clean energy goals Community-based organizations, Electric utilities, Local jurisdictionsEnergy potential and options, Operations and maintenance, Planning, Plan refinementE2C, DOE
Energy to Communities: Peer-Learning CohortsFacilitates 6-month collaborative cohorts to share and learn about specific clean energy themes Community-based organizations, Electric utilities, Local jurisdictions, TribesEnergy potential and options, Plan refinement, Technology deploymentE2C, DOE
Community Microgrid Assistance PartnershipAssistance and funding for microgrid planning, development, or improvements in remote underserved and/or Indigenous communities Community-based organizations, Electric utilities, Industry, Local jurisdictions, Not-for-profit organizations, Tribes Energy potential and options, Operations and maintenance, Planning, Plan refinement, Technology deployment DOE
Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas ProgramOffers competitive prizes and technical support to improve energy systems in rural or remote areas Community-based organizations, Local jurisdictions, Not-for-profit organizations, Tribes PlanningERA, DOE
Energy Technology Innovation Partnership ProjectStrengthens energy resilience in island and remote communities with support of regional partners Academic institutions, Community-based organizations, Electric utilities, Industry, Local jurisdictions, Not-for-profit organizations, Tribes Energy potential and optionsETIPP, DOE
Environmental Protection Agency Solar For AllSupports 60 grant recipients to create new or expand existing low-income solar programsNot-for-profit organizations, Tribes, States, Local jurisdictionsEnergy potential and options, Operations and maintenance, Planning, Plan refinementEPA, DOE
Interconnection Innovation e-Xchange (U.S. Department of Energy)Enables a simpler, faster, and fairer interconnection of clean energy resources all while enhancing the reliability, resiliency, and security of our electric grid Electric utilities, Local jurisdictions, StatesEnergy potential and options, Operations and maintenance, Planning, Plan refinementI2x, DOE
Joint Office for Energy and Transportation Technical AssistanceFacilitates the adoption of electrified transportation by providing comprehensive technical assistance and resources Community-based organizations, Local jurisdictions, States, TribesPlanning, Technology deploymentDOE, DOT
National Community Solar Partnership (U.S. Department of Energy)Supports coalition of stakeholders working to expand access to affordable community solar Community-based organizations, Local jurisdictions, Not-for-profit organizations, States, Tribes Technology deploymentNCSP, DOE
Renewable Energy Siting Through Technical Engagement and Planning (U.S. Department of Energy) Expands the decision-making capacity and expertise of state and local governments around large-scale renewable energy planning, siting, and permitting Local jurisdictions, StatesEnergy potential and options, PlanningDOE, RSTEP
Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs: Technical Assistance (U.S. Department of Energy) Advances clean energy projects with federally recognized American Indian Tribes and Alaska Native communities TribesEnergy potential and options, Planning, Plan refinementDOE
Tribal Nation Offshore Wind Transmission (U.S. Department of Energy)Provides technical assistance, educational resources, expert match, and event participation assistance for planning and development of offshore wind transmission TribesEnergy potential and options, Operations and maintenance, Planning, Plan refinement, Technology deployment DOE
Joint Office of Energy and Transportation: Tribal Nation Technical Assistance and Resources Facilitates the adoption of electrified transportation by providing comprehensive technical assistance and resources TribesEnergy potential and options, PlanningDOE, DOT
Waste-to-Energy Technical Assistance Addresses knowledge gaps, challenges, decision making considerations, planning, and project implementation strategies related to organic waste Local jurisdictions, TribesEnergy potential and options, Planning, Plan refinement, Technology deploymentWTE, DOE
Solar Energy Innovation NetworkTargets new and unresolved barriers to solar adoption, especially in underserved communities. Supports teams of stakeholders as they develop transformative solutions for solar adoption Academic institutions, Community-based organizations, Electric utilities, Industry, Local jurisdictions, Not-for-profit organizations, Tribes Energy potential and options, PlanningSEIN, DOE
Standard Work SpecificationsProvides guidance to ensure work performed during home energy upgrades is effective, durable, and safe Industry, Not-for-profit organizations, StatesOperations and maintenance, Technology deploymentSWS, weatherization
State Technical Assistance Program (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory)Offers rapid turn-around technical support from subject matter experts at NREL and other national laboratories Utilities, StatesEnergy potential and options, Operations and maintenanceLawrence
Rural Energy for America ProgramBrings renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvement grants to agricultural producers and rural small business owners Agriculture producers, Rural small business ownersOperations and maintenance, Technology deploymentNREL
Utility and Grid Operator Technical AssistanceProvides utilities and grid operators with subject matter expertise and access to national lab facilities to support technical challenges relating to topics including load forecasting, operational architecture, technology configuration, integrated distribution planning, and transmission planning Utility and grid operators including municipal utilities, cooperative utilities, investor-owned utilities, regional transmission organizations, independent system operators Energy potential and options, Planning, Plan refinement, Technology deployment, Operations and maintenance DOE

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Last Updated March 31, 2025