Jennie Jorgenson
Jennie Jorgenson is a member of the Energy Forecasting and Modeling Group in the Strategic Energy Analysis Center.
Energy Systems Modeling Engineer
On staff since September 2012
Phone number: 303-275-3103
E-mail: jennie.jorgenson@nrel.gov
Areas of expertise
- Energy systems modeling with SAM
- Unit commitment and dispatch modeling
- Integrating concentrating solar power, energy storage, and demand response into power grid models
- Quantitative/statistical analysis and modeling
Primary research interests
- System modeling tools
- Understanding the implications of large-scale renewable energy deployment on the power grid
- Analyzing technologies, such as concentrating solar power, energy storage, and demand response, and their role in renewable energy integration
Education and background training
- M.S. in mechanical engineering, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, 2012
- B.S. in chemical engineering, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND, 2010
Prior work experience
- Graduate researcher at CU Boulder and NREL, Colorado (2011-2012)
Other affiliations
- American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
- Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
Selected publications
Brinkman, Gregory, Jennie Jorgenson, Ali Ehlen, James H. Caldwell. 2016. Low Carbon Grid Study: Analysis of a 50% Emission Reduction in California. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. NREL/TP-6A20-64884.
Eichman, Josh, Paul Denholm, Jennie Jorgenson, and Udi Helman. 2015. Operational Benefits of Meeting California's Energy Storage Targets. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. NREL/TP-5400-65061.
Jorgenson, J., P. Denholm, and M. Mehos. 2014. Estimating the Value of Utility-Scale Solar Technologies in California Under a 40% Renewable Portfolio Standard. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. NREL/TP-6A20-61685.
Jorgenson, J., P. Denholm, M. Mehos, and C. Turchi. 2013. Estimating the Performance and Economic Value of Multiple Concentrating Solar Power Technologies in a Production Cost Model. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. NREL/TP-6A20-58645.
Denholm, P., J. Jorgenson, M. Hummon, T. Jenkin, D. Palchak, B. Kirby, O. Ma, and M. O'Malley. 2013. Value of Energy Storage for Grid Applications. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. NREL Report No. TP-6A20-58465.
Denholm, P., J. Jorgenson, M. Hummon, D. Palchak, B. Kirby, O. Ma, M. O'Malley. 2013. Impact of Wind and Solar on the Value of Energy Storage. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. NREL/TP-6A20-60568.
Hummon, M., P. Denholm, J. Jorgenson, D. Palchak, B. Kirby, and O. Ma. 2013. Fundamental Drivers of the Cost and Price of Operating Reserves. Golden, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory. NREL Report No. TP-6A20-58491.
Full list of Jennie Jorgenson publications (NREL)
