@misc{5bfa58e667a34c4680945fc8e74ecfec,
title = "Strategic Planning for Energy-Resilient Communities",
abstract = "Distributed energy resources (DERs) offer flexibility and community benefits in both blue- and black-sky conditions. Outside of a power disruption, they can provide significant cost savings and reduce grid stress during times of high demand. During a disruption to the central grid, these technologies can meet critical energy needs through the use of battery storage. However, communities must consider many planning and design dimensions and tradeoffs to integrate energy systems that meet financial and resilience goals. This presentation, given at the 2026 State Energy Conference of North Carolina, defines resilience in an energy context, discusses strategies and best practices for planning resilient energy systems and sites, including resilience hubs and microgrids, highlights NLR tools and capabilities for helping communities in this space, and features successful case studies in North Carolina related to energy resilience.",
keywords = "capabilities, community, disasters, energy security, hazards, hub, North Carolina, planning, REopt, resilience, southeast, technical assistance, tools",
author = "Haley Clapper",
year = "2026",
doi = "10.2172/3374956",
language = "American English",
series = "Presented at the State Energy Conference of North Carolina, 28-29 April 2026, Raleigh, North Carolina",
type = "Other",
}