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'''Foundations for Engineering Education for Distributed Energy Resources (FEEDER)''' is a consortium of 12 U.S. universities, 17 utility companies, 10 industry partners, and 2 national labs, established under the DOE’s GEARED program to enhance education and research in power systems engineering for distributed energy resources (DER) and smart grid adoption. Administered by the University of Central Florida, FEEDER integrates academic, industry, and federal efforts to train the next generation of engineers, accelerate technology transfer, and address real-world challenges in renewable energy integration. {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://feeder-center.org/}} ==Mission== FEEDER’s mission is to prepare students and professionals for a modern electric grid by developing and sharing cutting-edge power systems curricula, conducting collaborative research on DER and smart grids, and providing training that bridges academic knowledge with industry needs. It supports DOE’s SunShot Initiative by fostering expertise in distributed renewable energy, enhancing grid reliability, and promoting sustainable energy solutions through annual gatherings and cross-institutional efforts. ==Parent organization== FEEDER is administered by the [[University of Central Florida]], which coordinates its educational and research activities through the FEEDER Institute for Distributed Technologies and Renewable Energy. The [[Department of Energy]] serves as the top organization, funding and overseeing FEEDER as part of the Grid Engineering for Accelerated Renewable Energy Deployment (GEARED) program. ==Legislation== FEEDER was launched under the [https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar/grid-engineering-accelerated-renewable-energy-deployment-geared Grid Engineering for Accelerated Renewable Energy Deployment Program] in 2013, a DOE initiative to advance renewable energy training, with no specific legislative act but tied to broader DOE authority. ==Partners== FEEDER’s partners include: * [[University of Central Florida]] (lead) * 11 other universities (e.g., [[University of Kentucky]], [[Florida State University]]) * 17 utilities (e.g., Duke Energy, Southern Company) * 10 industry firms and 2 national labs (e.g., [[Oak Ridge National Laboratory]])<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar/project-profile-university-central-florida |title=Project Profile: UCF |publisher=U.S. Department of Energy |access-date=February 25, 2025}}</ref> ==Number of employees== FEEDER does not have a dedicated staff count; it relies on faculty, researchers, and support personnel from UCF and partner institutions, with contributions from dozens across the consortium. ==Organization structure== FEEDER operates as a distributed consortium with: * Research Center for Distributed Technologies and Smart Grid conducts industry-sponsored studies. * Institute for Distributed Technologies and Renewable Energy develops curricula and training. ===Leader=== FEEDER is overseen by a [[Director]], with Zhihua Qu serving as the founding director at UCF, guiding its strategic and operational efforts.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1545762 |title=FEEDER Report |publisher=OSTI |date=June 26, 2019 |access-date=February 25, 2025}}</ref> ===Divisions=== The efforts include: * Curriculum Development for smart grid courses. * Research Teams for DER integration studies. * Training Programs for utility workforce education. ==List of programs== FEEDER’s key programs include: * Smart Grid Curriculum Development * Distributed Energy Research Projects * Professional Short Courses for Utilities<ref>{{cite web |url=https://feeder-center.org/ |title=FEEDER Home |publisher=FEEDER Consortium |access-date=February 25, 2025}}</ref> ==Last total enacted budget== FEEDER received an initial $1 million DOE award in 2013, with $250,000 in cost-share from partners, though specific annual budgets beyond this are not detailed.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar/project-profile-university-central-florida |title=Project Profile: UCF |publisher=U.S. Department of Energy |access-date=February 25, 2025}}</ref> ==Staff== Staffing is drawn from UCF and partner entities, including professors like Zhihua Qu, graduate students, and utility experts, with no fixed headcount but likely dozens involved. ==Funding== FEEDER’s funding began with a $1 million DOE grant in 2013, supplemented by $250,000 from partners, with additional resources from subsequent GEARED allocations and industry contributions through 2019. ==Services provided== FEEDER develops and shares power systems curricula, conducts research on DER and smart grid technologies, and offers training workshops to enhance workforce skills and accelerate renewable energy adoption. ==Regulations overseen== FEEDER does not oversee regulations but supports DOE’s energy policy goals indirectly through education and research. ==Headquarters address== 4000 Central Florida Blvd, Orlando, FL 32816, USA (UCF campus) ==History== FEEDER was established in 2013 under DOE’s GEARED program, led by UCF, to address the shortage of power systems engineers amid growing renewable energy needs. It expanded through partnerships, concluding much of its formal activity by 2019 while leaving a legacy of curricula and research.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1545762 |title=FEEDER Report |publisher=OSTI |date=June 26, 2019 |access-date=February 25, 2025}}</ref> ==External links== * [https://feeder-center.org/ Official Website] * [[wikipedia:University_of_Central_Florida]] * [https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar/grid-engineering-accelerated-renewable-energy-deployment-geared GEARED Program] * [https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1545762 FEEDER Final Report] ==References== <references />