This NSF project aims to design and evaluate honeybee-inspired virtual electric peer-to-peer networks to enable efficient and resilient control of distributed energy resources. These resources include electric vehicles, heat pumps, electric water heaters, and battery energy storage systems at the distribution level. Existing electrical infrastructures are undersized to handle increasing loads, and a lack of effective coordination among these resources further exacerbates this challenge. Inspired by the decentralized coordination mechanisms observed in honeybee colonies—where energy (food) is exchanged among members in a process called trophallaxis—this project will develop a bio-inspired cyber-physical system where distributed resources (“bees”) and storage systems (“hive”) dynamically allocate energy. By applying principles from collective insect behavior, this research seeks to transform energy coordination, benefiting grid operators and consumers alike. The intellectual merits of the project include novel mathematical models based on trophallaxis, development of bio-inspired control strategies, and validation through virtual testbeds and real-world demonstrations. The broader impacts include advancing non-wire alternatives that enhance grid resilience, improving access to electricity services, and fostering interdisciplinary knowledge exchange between biology, computing, and engineering. Additionally, the project will provide publicly available open-source software, engage