Connecticut, one of the earliest states to advocate for microgrids, is now getting ready to release its fourth round of microgrid incentives, this time $26.5 million in grants. The new round begins September 1, with the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) accepting applications through January 1 for community microgrid … [Read more...]
California has begun offering microgrid grants totaling $44.7 million to woo projects that will help it achieve its clean energy goals. Issued August 4, the grant offering (GFO-17-302) adds California to a group of states now actively courting microgrids with grant money. Others include Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York and New Jersey. … [Read more...]
California Microgrid Dream Getting Real The California microgrid market is expected to get a boost in July with two key events: release of a solicitation that will offer $44.7 million in microgrid grant money and the next meeting to map out a road forward on state policy. The fourth microgrid roadmap meeting is set for July 26 at the … [Read more...]
Oregon-based utility Pacific Power is offering funds for clean energy projects, with emphasis on renewable microgrids, electric vehicle charging, energy storage systems and other advanced energy that serves communities. The funding comes from the utility’s Blue Sky program, which has provided $10 million for clean energy projects since 2006. … [Read more...]
CleanSpark to provide military microgrid at Pendleton CleanSpark has won a $900,000 contract to work on a military microgrid at the U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton near San Diego. The California-based microgrid developer will install a turn-key advanced microgrid as a sub-contractor to Bethel-Webcor JV, which is designing and constructing … [Read more...]
New Jersey regulators liked what they saw when local communities applied for funding to install town center microgrids. So rather than allotting $1 million as planned last week, they more than doubled the budget to $2,052,480. The Board of Public Utilities granted the funds at its June 30 meeting so that the communities can undertake … [Read more...]
Prospect Silicon Valley (ProspectSV) has issued a microgrid solicitation for a project planned at a Whole Foods distribution center in the greater San Francisco area. The urban tech non-profit says it wants to deploy a highly visible project, designed to bring resiliency and behind-the-meter financial benefits to Whole Foods. The microgrid … [Read more...]
California plans to put $44.7 million behind the industry quest for standardized microgrid configurations, a move to drive down costs. The California Energy Commission (CEC) will award the funds by way of a request for proposals (RFP), scheduled for July. Because most microgrids are customized, it has been difficult for the industry to drive … [Read more...]
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is offering up to $6.3 million to commercialize emerging energy storage technologies that support renewable power in the state. NYSERDA is starting the two-step solicitation (PON 3585) process by seeking concept papers through July 20. The authority wants papers that look at … [Read more...]
Mansfield, Connecticut has issued a request for proposals (RFP) seeking companies to help design and develop two microgrid projects, as it prepares to apply for incentive funds through the state. Located about 30 miles east of Hartford, the town has a population of about 26,000 and is home to the University of Connecticut's main … [Read more...]
Anthony Colonesse, vice president of Ameresco’s Energy Security Group, describes the evolution of Ameresco’s microgrid business strategy — from energy efficiency to today’s battery storage advances.
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