42 U.S.C. § 17387: Integrated energy systems

development of computer modeling to design different configurations of integrated energy systems and to optimize system operation; research on system integration needed to plan, design, build, and operate integrated energy systems, including interconnection requirements with the electric grid; thermal energy generation and storage for buildings and manufacturing; electricity storage coupled with energy generation; desalination; production of liquid and gaseous fuels; and production of chemicals such as ammonia and ethylene; development of testing facilities for integrated energy systems; and research on incorporation of various technologies for integrated energy systems, including nuclear energy, renewable energy, storage, and carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration technologies. analysis of the potential benefits of development of integrated electric systems on the electric grid; analysis of the potential contributions of integrated energy systems to different grid architecture scenarios; research and development goals for various integrated energy systems, including those identified in subsection (a); assessment of policy and market barriers to the adoption of integrated energy systems; analysis of the technical and economic feasibility of adoption of different integrated energy systems; and a 10-year roadmap to guide the program established under subsection (a). Not less than once every 3 years for the duration of this research program, the Secretary shall submit an updated version of the strategic plan to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate. implement the recommendations set forth in the strategic plan in subsection (b); the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy; the Office of Nuclear Energy; and the Office of Fossil Energy; leverage existing programs and resources of the Department; and prioritize activities that accelerate the development of integrated electricity generation, storage, and distribution systems with net zero greenhouse gas emissions. The term “integrated energy system” means a system composed of 2 or more co-located or jointly operated sub-systems of energy generation, energy storage, or other energy technologies.