DOE Fellows informational webinar: Distributed Energy Resource Interconnection

Date Published	01/2026
Publication Type	Presentation

Authors	Grace Relf Kathryn Chelminksi
Abstract	This informational webinar for DOE Energy Innovator Fellows on Distributed Energy Resource Interconnection covers: Overview of interconnection process, technical standards and studies State interconnection requirements DOE's Interconnection Innovation e-Xchange (i2X) DER roadmap and goals Interconnection timelines and costs Using automation to reduce interconnection time and cost Allocating cost of utility distribution system upgrades for DER interconnection Presenters: Grace Relf and Kathryn Chelminski, Berkeley Lab
Notes	This webinar was recorded on January 20, 2026, and can be viewed here.
Year of Publication	2026
Organizations	Energy Markets and Planning Department
Research Areas	Energy Markets and Planning Integrated Distribution System Planning 2 Interconnection Innovation e-Xchange - Project
File(s)	Welcome Slides Distributed Energy Resources Interconnection: Overview of Process, Data and Queue Management Improving Distributed Energy Resources Interconnection: Automation, Timelines, Studies, Cost Allocation and Standards
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