The Energy Markets & Planning (EMP) department inspires and informs impactful solutions to existing and emerging global energy challenges through objective and timely research and technical assistance.
Recent Publications
Pereira, Guillermo, Paul De Martini, Arthur Mallet Dias, and Lisa C Schwartz."Distribution System Plan Template and Guide for Electric Utilities for Adaptation by States and Utilities."
(2026).
Murphy, Sean, Cisco DeVries, and Eliot Crowe."DOE Energy Innovator Fellows informational webinar: Demand Flexibility Programs and Rates and Analytics."
(2026).
Latest News
Graduate Student Research Assistant positions available
Jun-25-26
Position OverviewSeeking two Graduate Student Research Assistants (GSRA) to join the Energy Markets and Planning (EMP) d...
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Webinar: Exploring 2025 patterns in transmission value across the United States with Berkeley Lab’s Energy Market Value Tool (EMVT-S1)
Jun-22-26
We invite you to a webinar on July 1 at 10:00 AM Pacific exploring interesting recent trends and patterns in transmissio...
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Register to Attend New Interconnection Webinar Series Focused on Interconnection Study Practices
Jun-15-26
Webinar series facilitates conversations on interconnection study methods and opportunities for automation and harmoniza...
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