Ways Your Microgrid Can Make (or Save) Money

Sept. 12, 2021
Microgrids are far more than backup generation. In operation all time, they are able to save and make money for their owners through intelligent control of load and by selling services to the grid. 

Microgrids are far more than backup generation. In operation all time, they are able to save and make money for their owners through intelligent control of load and by selling services to the grid. First up, Elisa Wood, editor in chief of Microgrid Knowledge talks with Chris Davidson of Siemens to explain how microgrids can help businesses reduce their demand, reduce energy costs, and support the grid. Then, David Jones of ICF moderates a discussion about microgrid economics with Allan Schurr of Enchanted Rock and Bryan Knight of Powersecure.

Featured speakers include:

David Jones, Manager, Energy Markets and Distributed Resources, ICF

Allan Schurr, Chief Commercial Officer, Enchanted Rock

Bryan Knight, Director of Structured Finance at Powersecure

Chris Davidson, Director, Distributed Energy Systems Portfolio – Region America, Siemens Solutions and Services

This video was recorded during Microgrid 2020 Global, a virtual gathering of microgrid leaders, advocates, and thinkers from seven continents. Held in November of 2020, the editors at Microgrid Knowledge gathered the industry at a pivotal event designed to set a goal for microgrid growth over the next decade. Although this was previously recorded, you’ll find many of the examples and insights are timeless in their strategic value.

The three-day event featured over 90 speakers and 27 educational sessions. Designed by the editors of Microgrid Knowledge, the one-of-a-kind event covered news and trends in microgrid market development, technology, business models, financing and policy. Topics covered during the event include how microgrids can make or save you money, residential microgrids, and solutions to microgrid engineering and technical challenges.

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