Overview 

Analysis at NREL aims to increase the understanding 

of the current and future characteristics, roles, and 

interactions of government, markets, and technologies. 

The acquired understanding is used to inform 

technology, benefi ts, market, policy, and program 

decisions as energy-effi cient and renewable energy 

technologies advance from concept to commercial 

application. 

Outreach 

NREL sponsors several outreach events to help educate 

people about analysis—and create a dialogue that 

helps determine analysis priorities. These events include 

monthly seminars, a yearly Energy Analysis Forum, 

a Renewable Energy Modeling Series, and an annual 

Green Power Marketing Conference. Visit the Energy 

Analysis Web site at www.nrel.gov/analysis for more 

information. 

Types of Analysis

Purpose of Energy Analysis

To understand the characteristics, roles, and interactions 

of these players; and to use that understanding to inform 

energy-related decision making. 
Overview 

Analysis at NREL aims to increase the understanding 

of the current and future characteristics, roles, and 

interactions of government, markets, and technologies. 

The acquired understanding is used to inform 

technology, benefi ts, market, policy, and program 

decisions as energy-effi cient and renewable energy 

technologies advance from concept to commercial 

application. 

Outreach 

NREL sponsors several outreach events to help educate 

people about analysis—and create a dialogue that 

helps determine analysis priorities. These events include 

monthly seminars, a yearly Energy Analysis Forum, 

a Renewable Energy Modeling Series, and an annual 

Green Power Marketing Conference. Visit the Energy 

Analysis Web site at www.nrel.gov/analysis for more 

information. 

Types of Analysis

Purpose of Energy Analysis

To understand the characteristics, roles, and interactions 

of these players; and to use that understanding to inform 

energy-related decision making. 
Energy analysis at NREL is conducted in fi ve major areas of 

interest, focusing on technology, benefi ts, market, policy, 

and program analysis. This analysis covers a broad range of 

research programs—from life-cycle assessments to vehicle 

systems to online renewable energy analysis applications. 

NREL’s key analysis areas are outlined below:

Technology Analysis

Examines RD&D areas in terms of potential costs, benefi ts, 

risks, uncertainties, and timeframes.

Benefi ts Analysis

Looks at the economic, environmental, security, and other 

impacts of current renewable energy programs.

Market Analysis

Helps key players increase the use of energy effi ciency

and renewable energy technologies in the marketplace.

Policy Analysis

Evaluates policies that can advance—or provide 

alternatives to—renewable energy technologies in 

meeting national goals.

Program Analysis

Conducts work that shapes the Department of Energy’s 

(DOE) budgeting, planning, and management functions.

Capabilities and Expertise 

Analysis using Geographic 

Information Systems (GIS) 

technology (left) and 

the annual green power 

conference (below).
Energy analysis at NREL is conducted in fi ve major areas of 

interest, focusing on technology, benefi ts, market, policy, 

and program analysis. This analysis covers a broad range of 

research programs—from life-cycle assessments to vehicle 

systems to online renewable energy analysis applications. 

NREL’s key analysis areas are outlined below:

Technology Analysis

Examines RD&D areas in terms of potential costs, benefi ts, 

risks, uncertainties, and timeframes.

Benefi ts Analysis

Looks at the economic, environmental, security, and other 

impacts of current renewable energy programs.

Market Analysis

Helps key players increase the use of energy effi ciency

and renewable energy technologies in the marketplace.

Policy Analysis

Evaluates policies that can advance—or provide 

alternatives to—renewable energy technologies in 

meeting national goals.

Program Analysis

Conducts work that shapes the Department of Energy’s 

(DOE) budgeting, planning, and management functions.

Capabilities and Expertise 

Analysis using Geographic 

Information Systems (GIS) 

technology (left) and 

the annual green power 

conference (below).
Energy analysis at NREL is conducted in fi ve major areas of 

interest, focusing on technology, benefi ts, market, policy, 

and program analysis. This analysis covers a broad range of 

research programs—from life-cycle assessments to vehicle 

systems to online renewable energy analysis applications. 

NREL’s key analysis areas are outlined below:

Technology Analysis

Examines RD&D areas in terms of potential costs, benefi ts, 

risks, uncertainties, and timeframes.

Benefi ts Analysis

Looks at the economic, environmental, security, and other 

impacts of current renewable energy programs.

Market Analysis

Helps key players increase the use of energy effi ciency

and renewable energy technologies in the marketplace.

Policy Analysis

Evaluates policies that can advance—or provide 

alternatives to—renewable energy technologies in 

meeting national goals.

Program Analysis

Conducts work that shapes the Department of Energy’s 

(DOE) budgeting, planning, and management functions.

Capabilities and Expertise 

Analysis using Geographic 

Information Systems (GIS) 

technology (left) and 

the annual green power 

conference (below).
Overview 

Analysis at NREL aims to increase the understanding 

of the current and future characteristics, roles, and 

interactions of government, markets, and technologies. 

The acquired understanding is used to inform 

technology, benefi ts, market, policy, and program 

decisions as energy-effi cient and renewable energy 

technologies advance from concept to commercial 

application. 

Outreach 

NREL sponsors several outreach events to help educate 

people about analysis—and create a dialogue that 

helps determine analysis priorities. These events include 

monthly seminars, a yearly Energy Analysis Forum, 

a Renewable Energy Modeling Series, and an annual 

Green Power Marketing Conference. Visit the Energy 

Analysis Web site at www.nrel.gov/analysis for more 

information. 

Types of Analysis

Purpose of Energy Analysis

To understand the characteristics, roles, and interactions 

of these players; and to use that understanding to inform 

energy-related decision making.