INTEGRATING NPS MICROGRID TOOLS INTO MILITARY INSTALLATION ENERGY RESILIENCE TABLETOP EXERCISES
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Authors
Herrmann, Ryan L.
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microgrid
energy resilience
energy security
TTX
national security
systems engineering
energy resilience
energy security
TTX
national security
systems engineering
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Hahn, Eric
Van Bossuyt, Douglas L.
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2024-06
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Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School
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The modern United States military heavily relies on electrical energy for daily operations yet routinely faces energy disruptions that challenge mission success. To enhance energy resilience, the DOD has mandated installation energy resilience exercises in support of a 2025 initiative for installations to operate off the grid for up to 14 days. Microgrids offer a promising option for enhancing resilience, and in recent years have gained the endorsement of the civilian and military sectors. However, challenges persist in connecting mandatory energy resilience tabletop exercises (TTX) with microgrid tools and project proposals. To address this, the Tabletop to Proposal (T2P) process developed in this thesis systematically links TTX outcomes with microgrid-related project proposals. The 10-step process exemplifies a structured approach to bolstering energy resilience, reinforced by stakeholder collaboration and systems engineering-inspired problem-solving. Through a practical demonstration, T2P integrates real-world TTX insights into a fictional scenario which demonstrates that this thesis provides a valuable tool for implementing energy resilience plans. The T2P process underwent verification and validation which aligns with systems engineering principles and DOD objectives. The impact of T2P extends to improving energy resilience across DOD installations, while aligning with ongoing NPS research initiatives.
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