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.
California Seeks Way to Get Energy Choice Right This Time
Given its influence, it’s never a pretty sight when California goes astray on energy policy. But when it comes to energy choice 2.0, the state is determined to get it right. Here’s the latest.
Surprise, Confusion and Now a Closer Look at the Carson Microgrid
The city council of Carson, California has opted to take a closer look at a community microgrid proposed by Charge Bliss although the city manager had recommended that the project be nixed.
Massachusetts Lawmakers Pass Bill that Opens New Prospects for Microgrids
Energy insiders see the emergence of new microgrid opportunities in Massachusetts from clean energy legislation passed last week and now awaiting the signature of Gov. Charlie Baker.
How Different the California Grid Will Look by 2025
A new report sees community choice aggregations drawing a significant number of customers away from California’s investor-owned utilities by 2025.
Industry Perspectives
How Energy-as-a-Service is Reducing the Risks of Energy Transformation at Campuses
In this edition of Industry Perspectives, Karen Morgan, president and CEO of Dynamic Energy Networks, explores how energy-as-a-service offerings are reducing the risk involved in energy updates and transformation on our college campuses. Energy-as-a-service on campuses can greatly reduce the cost involved in microgrid build and deployment.
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.
Choosing the Type of Microgrid that is Right for Your Operation
So you’ve decided that your operation needs a microgrid. But what type of microgrid? Here's a guide to your choices in the latest installment of the Microgrid Knowledge "About Microgrids" series.
Microgrid Benefits: Eight Ways a Microgrid Will Improve Your Operation…and the World
Microgrids serve industries, institutions, communities and other customers in a range of ways. Here we look at eight main microgrid benefits – from keeping the lights in a storm to lowering energy costs to improving community well-being.
