Community Microgrids

A collection of white papers on Community Microgrids
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Guidiville Indian Rancheria Installing Harnyss Microgrid at California Tribal HQ

Feb. 12, 2025
The Harnyss microgrid will be paired with solar power on tribal grounds. The Guidiville Rancheria is a federally recognized Pomo tribe based in Mendocino County, California.

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Key Microgrid Trends Impacting the New Energy Landscape

Feb. 10, 2025
As we enter 2025, microgrids are driving the evolution of the New Energy Landscape, fueled by advancements in renewable energy and smart technology. I see several transformati...
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Unlocking Microgrid Potential: The Role of Solar Thermal

Feb. 11, 2025
Learn how ELM Solar’s Virtu HOT collectors enhance heat decarbonization, reduce emissions, and support NYC’s carbon goals while optimizing space and energy efficiency in urban...
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Energy Trading Yields Lower Costs in New Zealand Tribal Community. Can U.S. Replicate This?

Feb. 3, 2025
Community energy trading, as practiced in New Zealand and proposed in Henderson, Colorado, is a “bold reimagining” that can cut costs, promote community well-being and yield environment...
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How Firefighters, Animals and Local Organizations are Benefitting from Diesel-Free Microgrids in L.A. Fire Zones

Jan. 27, 2025
In response to the Los Angeles fires, cleantech industry members that generally provide clean energy to the entertainment business have partnered with nonprofits like the Footprint...
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2 Microgrid Projects Advance to Establish Phase of DOE’s SOLVE IT Prize Competition

Jan. 10, 2025
Small hydroelectric microgrids in Puerto Rico and solar-powered microgrids for a California tribal community were among the 10 clean energy projects that advanced to the final...
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DC's Public Service Commission Seeking RFPs for Transactive Neighborhood Renewable Microgrid Pilot

Jan. 8, 2025
The project should be sized to target a neighborhood of 50-200 residences and other buildings but can be larger,” reads the Public Service Commission of DC’s document. “Buildings...
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Cooperating to Create Resiliency for Castañer: Plan Calls for Networking DERS and Community Microgrids for Puerto Rican Town

Dec. 23, 2024
“The whole idea is to network everything” said the Interstate Renewable Energy Council’s (IREC) Carlos Alberto Velázquez. A community energy resilience plan from IREC intends ...
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SOLSTICE Microgrid Construction Under Way at the Edge of New Brunswick

Dec. 17, 2024
The solar portion of the SOLSTICE microgrid is being installed on the roofs of the city of Edmundston's Jean-Daigle Centre and the Sports Pavilion. Ameresco is working on the ...