NIRU is founded by Faramarz Maghsoodlou, a Systems Engineer by education with over four decades of work experience in power systems, industrial and enterprise software, and telecommunications networks.

 

NIRU envisions a future where decentralized and centralized energy systems work in synergy to create a more resilient energy system and alleviate burden on vulnerable communities in a more adaptive and participatory energy economy.  

 

As trusted advisors, NIRU’s mission is to provide practical technical analysis and actionable strategies to: 

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• Facilitate partnership between communities and utilities to build equitable energy systems. 

• Support utilities in transitioning to a more resilient grid with decentralized power. 

• Help regulators by bridging technical and policy gaps to lower costs and improve equity in grid planning.