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Michael Blonsky serves as Researcher IV in Electrical Engineering at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), working within the Grid Planning and Analysis Center. His expertise spans modeling, control, and forecasting of distributed energy resources to enhance grid reliability and resilience through demand flexibility solutions.
His academic credentials include:
- PhD in Electrical Engineering from Colorado School of Mines
- Master's in Electrical Engineering from Colorado School of Mines
- Bachelor's in Materials Science and Engineering from Cornell University
Blonsky's research centers on demand flexibility, residential energy modeling, and virtual power plants. He investigates how electric vehicles, HVAC systems, and water heaters can provide grid services through DER management systems, with emphasis on energy affordability, customer comfort, and grid stability. His work bridges technical implementation and market mechanisms for distributed resource integration.
Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal strong focus on grid-supportive residential loads, electricity market risk management, and advanced control strategies for end-use devices. These contributions advance power systems engineering, particularly in distributed resource integration and market design for flexibility.
His recognition includes:
- First Place, Solar Decathlon Africa (2019)
Blonsky leads development of OCHRE (residential energy modeling tool) and FLARE (VPP/DER aggregator tool), which enable characterization of demand flexibility and support industry applications in grid modernization. These tools facilitate research on virtual power plants and demand response program implementation.
