Porter Hill is a highly accomplished Electrical Engineer at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL), with over 15 years of comprehensive experience in research and development. His primary focus areas include microgrid technologies, renewable energy generation, and integration, as well as advanced microgrid and grid controls. He specializes in seamlessly integrating battery energy storage systems to enhance the resilience of critical power systems within the bulk electrical grid.

At INL, Hill has been instrumental in numerous system-level electrical studies for various military bases, collaborating closely with the Army, Navy, and Air Force. In these roles, he provides strategic guidance to base authorities regarding the future development of their electrical systems, as well as integrate.

Porter Hill holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Utah State University and Master of Science in Electrical Power Engineering from the University of Idaho. His academic achievements and extensive practical experience serve as a solid foundation for his distinguished career in advancing renewable energy integration and enhancing grid resilience.