November 2, 2024

Microgrids

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PG&E Building ‘Remote Grids’ in Fire-prone Areas
PG&E plans to build more standalone “remote grids” in California, allowing the utility to remove distribution lines serving small groups of isolated customers as a way to reduce wildfire danger.
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New Jersey Lawmakers Back Municipal Bonds for EV Purchases
New Jersey lawmakers backed legislation that would allow local governments to issue bonds to fund the purchase of electric vehicles.
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Ann Arbor Considers ‘Sustainable Energy Utility’; Could Start in 2022
Ann Arbor is considering creating of Michigan's first “sustainable energy utility” to drive energy efficiency, renewable power and microgrids.
Vermont Agency of Agriculture
Modern Grid Critical to Resilience Pathway in Vermont Climate Plan
The actions needed to harden Vermont’s infrastructure against climate change likely will include utility upgrades such as microgrid projects and smart grid technologies.
Chemeketa Community College
Oregon Program to Provide $50M for Community Renewables, Resilience
Oregon’s Department of Energy is seeking ways to dispense $50 million in public funding to support community-based renewable energy efforts.
Smart Electric Power Alliance
SEPA Highlights Lessons from Microgrid Feasibility Study at Housing Project
All microgrids may be different, but the development process can be standardized, said participants in a feasibility study funded by Maryland officials.
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Microgrids Face Cost, Valuation Challenges
“Public purpose” microgrids are struggling because of high costs and the lack of a widely accepted resilience metric, speakers told NARUC.
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In Maine’s GridMod Movement, Innovating on Flexibility Gains Traction
A growing interest in grid flexibility looks beyond demand management to accommodate and balance distributed generation and loads.
Con Edison
Con Edison CEO Sees Company Future in Clean Energy
Con Edison is staking its future on clean, emissions-free energy, going “all-in” on electric vehicles, energy efficiency and storage, CEO Tim Cawley said.
NC Bill Would Provide Funds for Climate Resilience
Three Democratic North Carolina senators introduced SB509, which aims to pour $4 million into community microgrids and other local resilience projects.

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