CityLearn provides a modular simulation platform for energy management research using reinforcement learning. Users can define multi-zone building clusters, configure HVAC systems, storage units, and renewable sources, then train RL agents against demand response events. The environment exposes state observations like temperatures, load profiles, and energy prices, while actions control setpoints and storage dispatch. A flexible reward API allows custom metrics—such as cost savings or emission reductions—and logging utilities support performance analysis. CityLearn is ideal for benchmarking, curriculum learning, and developing novel control strategies in a reproducible research framework.

JADE-DR-VPP is an open-source Java framework that implements a multi-agent system for Virtual Power Plant (VPP) demand response (DR). Each agent represents a flexible load or generation unit that communicates via JADE messaging. The system orchestrates DR events, schedules load adjustments, and aggregates resources to meet grid signals. Users can configure agent behaviors, run large-scale simulations, and analyze performance metrics for energy management strategies.