Analysis at NREL aims to increase the understanding of the current and future interactions and roles of energy policies, markets, resources, technologies, environmental impacts, and infrastructure. These analyses are used to inform decisions as energy-efficient and renewable energy technologies advance from concept to commercial application.
NREL's Analysis Capabilities and Expertise 
We use our knowledge and expertise to integrate complex sets of data across several technologies. Learn more about our crosscutting work in these core areas:
Models and Tools
Our models and tools help analysts provide insight into renewable energy technologies and their uses. Some key NREL models include:
- Regional Energy Deployment System (ReEDS)
- System Advisor Model (SAM)
- Job and Economic Development Impact Model (JEDI)
- Renewable Energy Project Finance (FinanceRE)
NREL's Energy Analysis activities support the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy.
NREL Proposes Framework to Support Exchange of Knowledge on Low Emission Development Strategies 
September 12, 2012
Estimating Renewable Energy Costs Using CREST
September 12, 2012
