Renewable Energy

Learn how renewable energy integrates with microgrid technology in this collection of videos and webinars from Microgrid Knowledge.
Ameresco

Construction Begins on 13.4-MW Biogas Cogeneration Plant Near Sacramento

April 11, 2024
The biogas cogeneration plant, which is being built by Ameresco, will produce renewable electricity and reduce emissions for the Sacramento Area Sewer District.

Exploring the Potential of Community Microgrids Through Three Innovative Case Studies

April 8, 2024
Community microgrids represent a burgeoning solution to meet the energy needs of localized areas and regions. These microgrids are clusters of interconnected energy resources,...

In the Race to 100% Renewable Energy, Islands Will Win — With the Right Grid Improvements

March 18, 2024
Looked at individually, islands are often overlooked as unimportant players on the global economic stage. Smaller geographies, smaller communities, fewer resources, and often ...
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Ohio's Miami University Tapping Geothermal to Shift from Fossil Power

Feb. 13, 2024
The geothermal wells will help Miami University convert its heating and cooling from the fossil-powered steam systems into carbon neutral energy generated by the earth’s heated...
Maryland Energy Administration

Maryland Energy Administration Accepting Clean Energy Grant Applications

Jan. 12, 2024
Funds can be used to support energy efficiency and renewable energy projects as well as the purchase of electric vehicles (EV) and EV charging infrastructure.
Lisa Cohn

Four Challenges Slowing the Transition to Distributed Energy Resources – From Oregon Industry Players

Dec. 26, 2023
To hasten the clean energy transition, the industry should diversify supply chain components, create interoperability standards, speed software innovation and train workers, panelists...
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‘Synthetic Inertia’ Could Be the Solution to Texas’ Clean Electric Grid Growing Pains

Sept. 25, 2023
Everything’s bigger in Texas, as the saying goes, and it’s no different for the state’s power sector. Texas consumes and generates the most electricity in the United States, and...
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Why PERC Believes Propane Should Be a Part of Your Decarbonization Plan

Sept. 25, 2023
Jim Bunsey of the Propane Energy Resource Council explains how propane can help the U.S. reach its decarbonization goals.
FuelCell Energy
FuelCell Energy and Toyota Announce Completion of World's First 'Tri-gen' Production System (Source: FuelCell Energy)

Toyota, Port of Long Beach Go Green With ‘Tri-gen’ Biogas-to-H2 Production System

Sept. 8, 2023
Long Beach will be Toyota’s first port-based vehicle processing facility that’s completely powered by on-site renewable energy.