As a partner in the Interconnection Innovation e-Xchange (i2X), you can participate in various activities dedicated to solving interconnection problems at regional, technological, and sector-specific levels:
- Access to the Online Stakeholder Platform – i2X will launch an online stakeholder engagement platform that provides access to topic-based forums, sector-specific discussion boards, and other collaboration tools to enable cross-stakeholder information sharing and learning.
- Solution eXchanges – Partners can participate in Solution eXchanges that address specific topics and sector-related issues and collaboratively developing solutions to common challenges.
- Direct Access to Interconnection Experts – Partners have direct access to DOE and national lab interconnection experts, who will provide insight on best practices and technical solutions.
- Workshops and Informational Resources – Partners can participate in workshop events and in informational webinars held by industry experts.
- Feedback on Deliverables – Partners will participate in reviewing and providing comments on materials developed through i2X, including the Interconnection Roadmap and other tools and solutions.
- Technical Assistance Opportunities – Partners can apply to obtain technical assistance from national laboratory experts to develop and integrate solutions, such as standards adoption and grid-hosting capacity analysis.
i2X Inaugural Partners
- American Clean Power Association (ACP)
- Bergey Windpower
- Black Owners of Solar Services (BOSS)
- Blacks in Green
- Borrego Solar
- Buffalo Renewables Inc.
- California Independent System Operator (CAISO)
- Distributed Wind Energy Association (DWEA)
- Duke Energy
- Energy Systems Integration Group (ESIG)
- ENGIE North America
- Foundation Windpower
- GridUnity
- Intergrid
- Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC)
- Kevala
- National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC)
- National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO)
- National Grid
- North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC)
- Orange & Rockland Utilities
- Pine Gate Renewables
- PJM
- Prime Partners Engineering
- Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)
- Southwest Power Pool (SPP)
- Suncatch Energy
Partnership in i2X is free and only requires signing up. Register to join i2X today and participate in the Solution e-Xchange meeting series.