The Cuyahoga County Council on Feb. 23 took a first step toward adopting a plan for multiple microgrids in the northeast Ohio county when it referred the proposed ordinance to the “committee of the whole.” Cuyahoga County is preparing to issue requests for proposals (RFPs) for multiple microgrids in an effort to spur business … [Read more...]
Cuyahoga County Sets March 3 Hearing Date for Plan that Calls for Multiple Microgrids
February 26, 2021 By 1 Comment
Cuyahoga County, Ohio, to Vote on Plan for Multiple Microgrids Feb. 23
February 22, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Cuyahoga County in northeast Ohio is preparing to issue requests for proposals (RFPs) for multiple microgrids in an effort to spur business development. The initiative builds on plans to set up a $100 million microgrid district in downtown Cleveland, according to Armond Budish, a Cuyahoga County executive. The plan comes after a week of … [Read more...]
NJ Transit Withdraws Air Permit to Quash Concerns about Microgrid
January 22, 2021 By Leave a Comment
NJ Transit withdrew the air permit applications for a 140-MW natural gas-fired power plant in an effort to quash concerns it would be included as part of a planned microgrid. Earlier this month, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy asked the NJ Transit’s board to withdraw the permits, saying the power plant didn’t line up with the state’s climate … [Read more...]
Proposals Due Dec. 4 for US Building Tech Solicitation
November 25, 2020 By Leave a Comment
The General Services Administration (GSA), which manages federal property, and the Department of Energy (DOE) are seeking proposals for emerging technologies that can maintain healthy indoor air, increase building resilience and improve onsite photovoltaics in commercial buildings. The GSA and DOE plan to use selected technologies from the … [Read more...]
California to Release Solicitation for Mobile Microgrids to Help During Power Shutoffs
October 23, 2020 By 11 Comments
The California Energy Commission (CEC) plans in late December to release a $14 million solicitation for mobile microgrids that will provide resilience during grid outages related to public safety power shutoffs (PSPS). The commission wants to develop and demonstrate ways to increase resilience during grid outages using clean energy … [Read more...]
US DOE Opens Application Process for $65M in Connected Communities Funding
October 15, 2020 By 3 Comments
The US Department of Energy (DOE) is now accepting applications for $65 million in Connected Communities funding, which support projects that show how groups of buildings combined with distributed energy resources, including microgrids, can act as grid resources. The DOE plans to select a portfolio of grid‐interactive efficient building … [Read more...]
Temecula Valley Schools to Issue Microgrid RFP
October 5, 2020 By 1 Comment
California’s Temecula Valley Unified School District is expected to issue a request for proposals (RFP) this week for two solar and storage microgrids, according to Sage Energy Consulting. The district, which provides public education in Riverside County, plans to install one of the microgrids at a new elementary/middle school being developed in … [Read more...]
Santa Barbara Selects Winner in School Microgrid RFP
September 29, 2020 By 2 Comments
The Santa Barbara, California, school district has agreed to move forward with contracting for 14 solar facilities, including six solar microgrids with Engie Services US. The Santa Barbara Unified School District board is slated to vote on a 28-year power purchase agreement with Engie at a November meeting, Steve Vizzolini, the school … [Read more...]
Why Maryland is a State to Watch When it Comes to Microgrids: Next Round of Funding Available
September 25, 2020 By Leave a Comment
While natural disasters and grid deficiencies make places like California and Puerto Rico focal points for microgrids, Maryland is quietly emerging as another key state because of its resilience grants. Just four months after awarding seed money for 14 microgrids, the state is looking for more projects. The Maryland Energy Administration … [Read more...]
Puerto Rico Approves Utility Plan with Microgrid Mandate
September 8, 2020 By 6 Comments
After two years of debate and planning, Puerto Rico finally appears positioned to re-create its electric grid with microgrids and renewable energy, mandated in a new utility integrated resource plan (IRP). The mandate came from the Puerto Rico Energy Bureau, the island’s chief energy regulator, in late August. Utility IRPs are guiding … [Read more...]
