The REopt® techno-economic decision support platform is used by NREL researchers to optimize energy systems for buildings, campuses, communities, microgrids, and more. REopt identifies the optimal mix of renewable energy, conventional generation, storage, and electrification technologies to meet cost savings, resilience, emissions reductions, and energy performance goals.
Engage With REopt
REopt Lite® isn't light anymore! A broad range of NREL's powerful REopt capabilities are now available through the self-service REopt web tool, application programming interface, and open source code. Learn more about the evolution of REopt.
As always, you can work with NREL experts on an in-depth REopt analysis that may require customizable features and development.
Use the publicly available REopt web tool to evaluate distributed energy, emissions reduction, and resilience potential at your site.
Work with NREL's expert team on a customized REopt energy integration and optimization analysis.
Project Successes
REopt analyses have supported decisions that led to more than 260 megawatts of renewable energy development. Explore our impactful projects in the following areas.
Impacts of Regional Air Mobility and Electrified Aircraft on Local Grid Infrastructure
and Airport Electricity Demand
NREL technical report
REopt for Resilient Buildings: Leveraging Energy Efficiency and Distributed Energy
Resources for Resilience Solutions
NREL presentation
REopt: Energy Decision Analysis
NREL overview presentation
REopt: A Platform for Energy System Integration and Optimization
NREL technical report
Leap Into New Capabilities: REopt Offers Enhanced Energy Solutions
NREL Program News, Feb. 29, 2024
NREL Enhances REopt Web Tool With Hybrid Geothermal Heat Exchange Technology
NREL Program News, Sept. 26, 2023
With Enhanced Capabilities, REopt Isn't Lite Anymore
NREL Program News, Feb. 2, 2022
REopt Targets Emissions for Tomorrow's Cleaner, Healthier Built Environment
NREL Program News, Jan. 18, 2022