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Energy Resource Potential for DOE Lands

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The potential for energy resource development on Department of Energy (DOE)-managed lands remains a topic of interest within DOE, Congress, and with private developers interested in siting projects on DOE lands. Several previous studies have estimated the energy resource development potential using various approaches and methodologies.

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) was tasked by the DOE Office of Legacy Management in 2013 with conducting a study to further refine and build upon previous analyses and to assess energy resource development potential on these lands. Utilizing the Energy Resource Potential of DOE Lands reviews and comments on the NREL study.

Description

An NRC-appointed committee will review a study conducted by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) for the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Legacy Management of the potential development of energy resources for lands managed by DOE. This study may include assessments of oil, gas, coal, solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, uranium, and other resources, and is likely to include consideration of market barriers, practical constraints, economics, access to markets, and other aspects in estimating the potential for energy supply. Based on the review of these assessments and the committee's own expertise, the committee will: (1) review the methodology, assumptions and approaches made in the study; (2) identify gaps in the assessment, if any; (3) suggest improvements that could help to reconcile any inconsistencies in the estimates for the different resources; and (4) make recommendations for further analysis, if needed, to improve the estimates of energy resource and supply potential on DOE lands. The committee will prepare a report documenting its findings and recommendations.

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Department of Energy

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Martin Offutt

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