Energy Markets & Planning

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.

Distributed Energy & Storage

Efficiency & Load Flexibility

Energy Affordability

Energy Planning & Procurement

Reliability & Resilience

Utility Regulation & Business Models

Utility-Scale Generation & Storage

Recent Publications

Kahrl, Fredrich, and Jiang Lin."Resource Accreditation in U.S. Resource Adequacy Mechanisms: Emerging Challenges and Solutions." (2026).
Wiser, Ryan H, Galen L Barbose, Eric O'Shaughnessy, Sydney Forrester, Paul Donohoo-Vallett, Peter Cappers, Jeff Deason, Ryan Hledik, and Long Lam."Retail Electricity Price Trends and Drivers: Data Update−2026 Edition, July update." (2026).
Murphy, Sean, and Josh A Schellenberg."Demand response roadmap for the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities." (2026).
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).
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Latest News

Backlog of power plants seeking transmission grid connection eased somewhat in 2025 amidst high withdrawals

Jul-01-26
Annual Berkeley Lab data visualization slide deck illustrates over 2,000 gigawatts of generation and storage capacity ac... Read more

From Silos to Synergy: New Report Highlights Emerging Utility Practices for Integrated Resilience Planning

Jun-30-26
Severe storms, freezes, floods, and heat waves can damage grid infrastructure and cause extended power outages, and the ... Read more

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... Read more
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