Kathy Hitchens

I work as a writer and special projects editor for Microgrid Knowledge. I have over 30 years of writing experience, working with a variety of companies in the renewable energy, electric vehicle and utility sector, as well as those in the entertainment, education, and financial industries. I have a BFA in Media Arts from the University of Arizona and a MBA from the University of Denver.

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Bloomberg NEF: Microgrids, Sustainable Energy Thrive in 2024

Feb. 26, 2025
2024 was a banner year for solar, energy storage and microgrids, according to the Sustainable Energy in America 2025 Factbook from BloombergNEF and the Business Council for Sustainable...
Octopus Energy
Rendering of ‘Zero Bills’ development in Thornwood, Epping, courtesy of Octopus Energy

New Residential Microgrid Promises UK Homeowners Zero Cost Electric Bills

Feb. 21, 2025
The Carpenters Yard microgrid features solar panels, heat pumps and a centralized battery storage system. The developers say the system will eliminate electricity bills for at...