What is a Microgrid?
Welcome to About Microgrids, a new section of Microgrid Knowledge that defines terms and concepts to help readers understand the growing usefulness and popularity of this form of distributed energy.
A Good Trade to Keep the Lights on in San Francisco’s Bay Area
With electric reliability now precarious in the San Francisco Bay Area, community power suppliers are making a deal with customers that benefits both: We give you low-cost energy resilience, you let us tap into your battery storage.
Life Won Thanks to the Blue Lake Rancheria Microgrid
The Blue Lake Rancheria microgrid likely saved four lives when its owner welcomed in the broader community during California’s wild-fire related power shutoffs.
Microgrid Industry to California: Help Us Help You
We can move faster installing microgrids, but you need to make some changes. That’s the overarching message from microgrid companies to California regulators as the state faces utility power shutoffs for years to come.
Report Predicts Jump in Natural Gas Prices as California Communities Pursue Electrification
Two more cities are choosing electrification in California, efforts that are expected to lead to defection from natural gas and a consequent rise in its prices, according to a draft report submtted to the California Energy Commission.
Industry Perspectives
Cybersecurity Best Practices Create Trusted Environments
Exploding connectivity is ramping up cybersecurity threats that need to be considered in lifecycle planning. Eaton’s Anthony Ciccozzi explores the ins and outs of microgrid cybersecurity best practices.
About Microgrids
Here you’ll find microgrid 101 information. We define terms and explain concepts to help readers understand the growing usefulness and popularity of this form of distributed energy. We welcome you to send these article links to others who may want to learn more about microgrids.
Microgrid Care: The Ins and Outs for a Lasting Energy System
Your microgrid is online. You learned a lot while building it. Now there’s more to learn about its maintenance. A new handbook from S&C Electric acts as a guide to the ins and outs of microgrid care for both day-to-day operations and long-term needs.
What are Non-Wires Alternatives?
Non-wires alternatives are increasingly used by utilities to avoid or delay construction of more costly 'wires and poles' infrastructure. But what exactly are they? Read on as we define non-wires alternatives and illustrate real world examples.
