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James is a full-stack web developer who has been designing, building, and maintaining web applications since 2013. He joined Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in the summer of 2020.

James has spent much of his time at the Lab leading a project to promotion irrigation modernization, and has presented the tool to regional, national, and international audiences. James' other roles include project manager and visualization lead.

James takes ownership and asks questions to dig in to find the core problem that needs to be solved. He strives to bring the right people together and proactively communicate to see a task through to its completion according to the needs and timeline of the stakeholders.

James also has over three years of experience developing and delivering professional development training. He loves seeing the impact that a few good habits can have on a person's overall engagement and happiness in the workplace. He is particularly interested in time management and productivity strategies.

M.S., information systems management, Brigham Young University

2025

• Kerby J.R., J.T. Garbe, P.R. Jackson, and R.S. O'Neil. 2025. An Introduction to Transmission Infrastructure. PNNL-36293. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. An Introduction to Transmission Infrastructure
• Nguyen Q.H., X. Lyu, M. Zhao, J.R. Kerby, L.D. Marinovici, and D.A. Baldwin. 2025. Optimal Control for Fast Frequency Response and Black-Start using Embedded Storages with Grid-Forming Control. PNNL-35705. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Optimal Control for Fast Frequency Response and Black-Start using Embedded Storages with Grid-Forming Control
• Rucavado Rojas D., J.R. Kerby, and B.W. Tarekegne. 2025. "Energy Justice through Energy Storage: Supporting Energy Resilience in Disadvantaged Communities." Current Sustainable/Renewable Energy Reports 12:Art. No. 17. PNNL-SA-206973. doi:10.1007/s40518-025-00260-1

2024

• Kerby J.R., and B.W. Tarekegne. 2024. "A Guide to Residential Energy Storage and Rooftop Solar: State Net Metering Policies and Utility Rate Tariff Structures." Renewable Energy Focus 49. PNNL-SA-193288. doi:10.1016/j.ref.2024.100566
• Kerby J.R., and B.W. Tarekegne. 2024. "Pathways and Insights from Community Solar: A Guide to Community Energy Storage Success." In IEEE Electrical Energy Storage Application and Technologies Conference (EESAT 2024), January 29-30, 2024, San Diego, CA, 1-6. Piscataway, New Jersey:IEEE. PNNL-SA-190694. doi:10.1109/EESAT59125.2024.10471198
• Kerby J.R., and R.S. O'Neil. 2024. Lessons from Artist in Residence Program Design and Impact. PNNL-36402. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Lessons from Artist in Residence Program Design and Impact
• Kerby J.R., Q.H. Nguyen, X. Lyu, and D.A. Baldwin. 2024. "Impacts of Control, Penetration, and Distribution of Embedded Storage Network in Bulk Power System." In IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting (PESGM 2024), July 21-25, 2024, Seattle, WA, 1-5. Piscataway, New Jersey:IEEE. PNNL-SA-192236. doi:10.1109/PESGM51994.2024.10689107
• Kerby J.R., T.D. Hardy, J.B. Twitchell, R.S. O'Neil, and B.W. Tarekegne. 2024. "A Targeted Approach to Energy Burden Reduction Measures: Comparing the Effects of Energy Storage, Rooftop Solar, Weatherization, and Energy Efficiency Upgrades." Energy Policy 184. PNNL-SA-187892. doi:10.1016/j.enpol.2023.113867
• O'Neil R.S., K. Oikonomou, V.C. Tidwell, N. Voisin, J.R. Kerby, Z. Hou, and M. Parvania, et al. 2024. "Global Research Priorities for Holistic Integration of Water and Power Systems." IEEE Open Access Journal of Power and Energy 11, no. _:457 - 468. PNNL-SA-195372. doi:10.1109/OAJPE.2024.3457448