; (B) the development of methods to strengthen or otherwise mitigate adverse impacts on electric grid infrastructure against natural hazards; (C) the use of Department data and modeling tools for various purposes; and (D) a resource assessment and analysis of future demand and distribution requirements, including development of advanced grid architectures and risk analysis. (3) Eligible entities The entities eligible to receive technical assistance for commercial application of technologies under this section include— (A) representatives of all sectors of the electric power industry, including electric utilities, trade organizations, and transmission and distribution system organizations, owners, and operators; (B) State and local governments and regulatory authorities, including public utility commissions; (C) tribal and Alaska Native governmental entities; (D) partnerships among entities under subparagraphs (A) through (C); (E) regional partnerships; and (F) any other entities the Secretary deems appropriate. (4) Authority Nothing in this section shall authorize the Secretary to require any entity to adopt any model, tool, technology, plan, analysis, or assessment. (f) Coordination In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall comply with section 8 of the Grid Modernization Research and Development Act of 2019. . 5. Hybrid energy systems Title XIII of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( 42 U.S.C. 17381 et. seq.), as amended, is amended by adding at the end the following: 1311. Hybrid energy systems (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the enactment of the Grid Modernization Research and Development Act of 2019, the Secretary shall establish a research, development, and demonstration program to develop cost-effective hybrid energy systems, including— (1) development of computer modeling to design different configurations of hybrid energy systems and to optimize system operation