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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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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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Quickchat: How SCADA Can Manage and Make Sense of Renewable and Distributed Energy Data

Oct. 29, 2024
Managing editor Rod Walton spoke with Brett Benson, marketing director for global renewable energy solutions at global automation technology and software firm Emerson...
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On a Virginia Farm and Abroad, DC Microgrids With a Twist

Aug. 9, 2023
Alexis Zeigler, co-creator of Living Energy Farm, wants to help Puerto Rico, Sub Saharan Africa and other countries with his unique off-grid DC microgrid system, which requires...
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2022 ICS/OT Cybersecurity Year in Review

March 16, 2023
The annual Dragos ICS/OT Cybersecurity Year in Review Report is the most comprehensive source for the latest cyber threat intelligence, vulnerabilities, and lessons learned from...
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How to Build a Career in Renewable Energy

Jan. 24, 2023
The timing could not be better to hone new skills in microgrid technologies. Nathan Johnson, director of the Laboratory for Energy And Power Solutions and associate professor ...
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Resource page: Inflation Reduction Act and microgrids

Oct. 26, 2022
The Inflation Reduction Act is expected to reduce the cost of microgrids and drive industry growth. Track news on the IRA and its impact here.
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Emera and Sandia test DC power conversion to achieve grid of grids

Oct. 5, 2022
What will it take to create a grid of grids? Sandia National Laboratories and Emera Technologies take the next step at the Kirtland Air Force Base demonstration microgrid.
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Building the case for the standardization of microgrid platforms for the DOD

Sept. 27, 2022
Xendee’s Michael Stadler and Zack Pecenak explore the benefits of rapid, repeatable modeling and design as demonstrated at three military installations.