Michael Coddington Email & Phone Number

Lakewood, Colorado, United States

Lakewood, Colorado

Focused on research and development surrounding distributed grid integration (DGI), Mike is currently a Principal Electrical Engineering Researcher and Principal Investigator in the Solar Energy Technology Program (DOE) for NREL, with a focus on solar interconnection technology, codes and standards, and policy. Supporting DOE, electric utilities, system integrators, FERC and state public utility commissioners are key activities for Mike and his team. Mike is also responsible for oversight of the installation and design of NREL Laboratory projects that must meet NEC requirements. NREL has a new integration laboratory known as the Energy System Integration Facility (ESIF) which Michael is involved with in both design, testing, and project management. Mike has a significant focus on educating and teaching technical and non-technical audiences in the topical area of distributed generation interconnection between the utility customer, the point of common coupling (PCC), and the utility distribution system. He supports the electric utility industry supporting their goals of safe, reliable and cost-effective electric delivery.Mike works with national standard development organizations (SDO) and code organizations focusing primarily upon interconnection (IEEE 1547 standards, UL 1741, NEC 690/705 working group, etc.) Mike is a Senior Member of IEEE, and a member of the UL 1741 Standards Technical Panel (STP). Mike has authored and co-authored several technical reports and white papers focusing on the safe, reliable and cost-effective interconnection of distributed resources. (Google “Michael Coddington NREL”).

Focused on research and development surrounding distributed grid integration (DGI), Mike is currently a Senior Electrical Engineering Researcher and Principal Investigator in the Solar Energy Technology Program (DOE) System Integration area for NREL, with a focus on solar interconnection technology, codes and standards, and policy. Supporting DOE, electric utilities, system integrators, FERC and state public utility commissioners are key activities for Mike and his team. Mike is also responsible for oversight of the installation and design of NREL Laboratory projects that must meet NEC requirements. NREL has a new integration laboratory known as the Energy System Integration Facility (ESIF) which Michael is involved with in both design, testing, and project management. Mike has a significant focus on educating and teaching technical and non-technical audiences in the topical area of distributed generation interconnection between the utility customer, the point of common coupling (PCC), and the utility distribution system. He supports the electric utility industry supporting their goals of safe, reliable and cost-effective electric delivery.Mike works with national standard development organizations (SDO) and code organizations focusing primarily upon interconnection (IEEE 1547 standards, UL 1741, NEC 690/705 working group, etc.) Mike is a Senior Member of IEEE, and a member of the UL 1741 Standards Technical Panel. Mike has authored and co-authored several technical reports and white papers focusing on the safe, reliable and cost-effective interconnection of distributed resources. (Google “Michael Coddington NREL”).

President 2010-2011, President-Elect 2009-2010. Collaboration with Colorado engineering and R&D companies as an Industrial Advisory Committee to Colorado State University Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Engineering support and Key Account representative for hospital and healthcare utility customers as well as other commercial and industrial customers. Responsibilities included supporting a full-spectrum of energy needs for this large sector of the utility ratepayers. Responsible for numerous large electrical projects, primarily for healthcare facilities, office spaces, and customers in the southern part of Colorado. Project Manager for the Xcel Energy/ University of Colorado - Fitzsimons development Team. Provided technical support for Sales, Marketing, Community Managers, and Senior Management. Worked with electric designers to provide the most reliable, safe and cost-effective design for new and upgraded services. Provide leadership and support for a wide range of utility personnel primarily in the design of electric facilities.

Electric Distribution Planning Engineer. Designed feeder and substation electric systems for the Denver area. Responsible for the electrical feeder design for Coors Field, Denver International Airport, RTD Light Rail SouthWest Corridor line, the Children's Hospital, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and other projects. Focus on system design, reliability, and budgets. Resolved system issues to minimize SAIDI and SAIFI reliability indices, along with improving customer satisfaction.1989 - Service Investigation/Electric Distribution Standards electrical engineering specialist.