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
Frick, Natalie Mims, and Vinita Srinivasan."2026 Large Load Literature Review and Data Sources."
(2026).
Palmer, James F, Ben Hoen, and Chris Garrity."An Exploratory Investigation of the Experience of Visible Wind Turbines."Journal of Digital Landscape Architecture
11 (2026). DOI
Latest News
Modeled vs. empirical wholesale market value for co-located solar + storage projects
May-21-26
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) has published a new study and accompanying data resources on the wholesale ...
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UC Names Katherine Yelick to Head Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
May-05-26
On May 5th, the University of California Board of Regents approved Katherine Yelick as the next director of Lawrence Ber...
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Electric Utility Distribution Costs: Scoping Study on Trends, Drivers, and Possible Response Strategies
May-04-26
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) is pleased to announce the publication of a new study: “Electric Utility Di...
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