Project development technical assistance is provided through expert guidance and analysis that helps address specific barriers Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages face while developing a clean energy project. Below is a list of the various options for this type of technical assistance. To apply for project development technical assistance, complete the online technical assistance request form.
Project Development Technical Assistance Options
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Third-party independent review |
An independent look at existing reports, studies, financing structures, proposals, and other energy project documents. |
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Technology options advice |
Recommendations from national laboratory subject matter experts with real-world experience in clean energy technology deployment. |
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Modeling and analysis |
Financial modeling for payback periods, net present value (NPV), and levelized cost of energy (LCOE); building modeling for energy and cost savings; renewable energy resource and generation modeling for a specific project; cybersecurity assessment; microgrid modeling and assessment; or transmission modeling for utility- or commercial-scale projects. This option may also include assistance with using available modeling/analysis tools. |
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Interconnection agreement facilitation |
Information on impact studies and finding technical solutions to grid integration. |
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Economic evaluation |
Economic assessment of a specific project, including payback periods, NPV, and LCOE. |
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System design review |
National laboratory engineers provide third-party reviews of system design, engineering, and technical drawings and make recommendations based on best practices and industry standards. |
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Other specific studies or analysis |
May include other studies, review, or assistance from subject matter experts. |
