Develop a framework to assess how utility rates impact the adoption and benefits of distributed energy resources, particularly focusing on energy storage
Ended Cooperative Agreement Awarded Last action
- Award ID
- 70NANB24H301
- Recipient
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San Jose State University Research Foundation UEI LJBXV5VF2BT9
- Awarding agency
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National Institute of Standards and Technology
Department of Commerce
- Obligated
- $138,779
Award facts
- Assistance listing
- 11.609 Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards
- Completion date
- Place of performance
- San Jose, CA 95112, USA
Award details come from USAspending.gov.
Description
- Purpose
- The purpose of this grant is to develop a framework to assess how utility rates impact the adoption and benefits of distributed energy resources, particularly focusing on energy storage. This framework will analyze how tariffs can incentivize DER adoption and evaluate how aggregated ders can contribute to large-scale load shifting. The project will also explore integrating electric vehicles with bidirectional charging into building energy simulations and optimizing building energy systems with storage elements. By providing insights into these areas, the project aims to guide policymakers and utility providers in promoting DER adoption and developing fairer tariff schemes for equitable benefit distribution.
- Activities
- This project explores how electric vehicles (EVS) and energy storage can be integrated into buildings and the power grid, considering both economic and fairness aspects. The project will develop a simulation framework for buildings with EVS and energy storage. Next, the project will investigate the potential benefits for utility companies from a network of buildings with EVS and storage. Finally, the project will address fairness and economic considerations for homeowners who might consider adopting these technologies.
- Expected outcomes
- The outcome of this grant will be developing a strategy to model the intermittency of EVS when integrated with a building energy simulator and a framework to consider inter-competing objectives. Creating realistic EV charging schedules, integrating energy storage with building energy simulation software, and ultimately evaluating the benefits of storage for residential buildings, taking into account how EV usage affects storage needs, and analyzing the payback period for energy storage systems under different scenarios, applying fairness metrics to various electricity tariff schemes, and developing strategies to promote DER adoption that are both economically attractive to homeowners and maintain revenue streams for utility companies.
- Intended beneficiaries
- Academic communities, homeowners, utility companies, and the general public. IT could lead to more reliable CPS/internet of things products for consumers interested in new technologies for energy savings and efficiency.
- Subrecipient activities
- The award recipient plans to sub-award funds via subcontracts to DR. Yuhong LIU at santa clara university. The subcontractor will investigate how machine learning and trustworthiness approaches can improve energy usage in residential buildings.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment | $0 | |
| Original award | $138,779 |
Subawards
| Subrecipient | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| President And Board Of Trustees Of Santa Clara College | $69,198 |
Quick answers
Who received award 70NANB24H301?
70NANB24H301 was awarded to San Jose State University Research Foundation by National Institute of Standards and Technology (Department of Commerce) on October 1, 2024.
How much is award 70NANB24H301 worth?
$138,779 has been obligated on 70NANB24H301.
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