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    Unlocking the Power of Microgrids

    June 19, 2024
    Beyond the basic “what is” question, more questions arise for utilities and their relationships with them. What do microgrids mean for utilities? Are they the answers for climate...
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    Transmission Projects to Connect Remote Microgrids Offered DOE Funding

    March 11, 2024
    The projects chosen by the Grid Deployment Office focus on microgrids that serve remote, geographically isolated communities
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    Microgrid Fuels Nebraska Capital in Public Power Tradition

    Jan. 10, 2024
    Nebraska is the only 100% public power state in the US, and Lincoln Electric pushes that tradition into 2024 with its microgrid project.
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    SDG&E and Sumitomo Electric Complete Zero-Emissions Microgrid Pilot Project

    Feb. 3, 2022
    Project successfully powered utility customers solely with energy stored in a flow battery.
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    More Communities Now Eligible to Pursue Microgrids in PG&E Territory

    Dec. 1, 2021
    California Public Utilities Commission approves PG&E’s proposal to expand eligibility requirements for community-proposed microgrids.
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    Biden Admin Releases $3.5 Billion for Power Grid Resilience

    Oct. 18, 2023
    Funding announced for 58 power grid upgrade projects across 44 states.
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    PG&E Launches Microgrid Program with $79 Million in Funding

    Oct. 17, 2023
    This microgrid incentive program outlines available incentives and allowances, including details on eligibility, how to apply for funding, and the process for developing a community...
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    Microgridation Is Changing The Power Grid

    Aug. 28, 2023
    Is decentralization the answer to extreme weather events fueled by global climate change?
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    Today’s Microgrid Market is Ready for Utilities to Take the Lead

    June 2, 2023
    Utilities can and should take the lead in the march toward a new energy model focused on balancing decarbonization, resiliency, cost to serve, and equity stakeholder goals.