It’s far easier to finance a microgrid project today than it was just a few years ago thanks to new financing mechanisms and a greater understanding of the technology by investors. Still, some great microgrid projects do not see the light of day because of the gap between a developer’s vision and a financier’s scrutiny. Developers, sponsors and … [Read more...]
How to Finance a Microgrid Project in a Post Covid-19 Economy
Financing microgrids in a post Covid-19 economy may look a bit different than in 2019. Explore the ins and outs with energy leaders from the Microgrid Knowledge Virtual Conference. How to Finance a Microgrid Project in a Post Covid-19 Economy Presentations and Discussion Moderator: Tom Hawes (S&C Electric) eastern director microgrids … [Read more...]
How Microgrids Make Money: A Tutorial on Ways Microgrids Earn Their Keep
This presentation provides a tutorial on ancillary services, demand response, transactive energy and other ways microgrids earn their keep. Presentations and Discussion Moderator: Brian Curtis (Concentric Power) CEO Kay Aikin (Introspective Systems) CEO and Co-founder Doug Sansom (NRG Energy) Director, National Accounts and Wholesale … [Read more...]
The Financial Decision-Makers Guide to Energy-as-a-Service Microgrids
If you’re an executive who makes energy decisions for your company or organization, chances are you’re hearing about microgrids and energy-as-a-service with increasing frequency — and for good reason. Microgrids have been available for years, performing safely and effectively. But new technology and business models present energy customers with … [Read more...]
California’s Critical Facility Challenge: The Case for Energy-as-a-Service Municipal Microgrids
California’s major wildfires in 2017 and 2018 resulted in the bankruptcy of Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) and the expansion of utility policies to shut off portions of the distribution grid during times of high fire risk. These intentional power shut-offs are expected to average 2–5 days, Concerns about the shutdowns have prompted proposed … [Read more...]
How to Get Your Microgrid Projects Financed
Even as the microgrid market grows, developers are struggling to obtain financing. This paper, based on interviews with prominent developers, financiers and research reports, examines the evolution of microgrid financing and the obstacles to gaining financing. It also provides concrete advice for developers about how to get microgrid projects … [Read more...]
The Value of Energy Tax Incentives for Different Types of Energy Resources
The U.S. tax code supports the energy sector by providing a number of targeted energy tax incentives, or energy tax incentives available only for the energy industry. Some policymakers have expressed interest in understanding how energy tax benefits are distributed across different domestic energy resources. For example, what percentage of … [Read more...]
Climate Auctions – A Market-Based Approach to National Climate Action
This policy brief has sought to provide information for countries wishing to take advantage of this efficient policy tool by explaining the mechanics of climate auctions, the general conditions under which they work best, and the kinds of mitigation activities for which they are particularly well-suited. Climate auctions represent an innovative … [Read more...]
The Financial Decision-Makers Guide to Energy-as-a-Service Microgrids
If you’re an executive who makes energy decisions for your company or organization, chances are you’re hearing about microgrids and energy-as-a-service with increasing frequency — and for good reason. Microgrids have been available for years, performing safely and effectively. But new technology and business models present energy customers with … [Read more...]
Latest NREL Research Highlights: Costs, Resiliency and Microgrids
At Microgrid 2018 in Chicago in May, leaders from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) shared their latest research on microgrids and their costs and resiliency. Jeffrey Cook, NREL renewable energy policy and market analyst, explained how to build a policy framework for resilient microgrids in today’s climate. This research was … [Read more...]
