Utility Energy Service Contracts (UESC) 101
Reed Brown, of the Alliance to Save Energy, explains the benefits of utility energy service contracts (UESC) and why their full worth isn't always recognized.
We offer a global view of reciprocating engines in remote communities in this excerpt from the Microgrid Knowledge guide, Reciprocating Engine Generators and Microgrids: The Last Defense Against a Power Outage.
What’s driving demand for ABB microgrids, and why is the corporate giant hyper-targeting the market? Gary Rackliffe, ABB’s vice president of smart grids, talks strategy and technology in this executive interview.
California’s passage of two aggressive climate bills offers good news for microgrids, since they can act as levers to help the state reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
The US microgrid market is growing faster than expected, fueled by a rise in new ownership structures, says a new GTM Research report.
A new report from the National Electrical Manufacturers Association details why there’s a future in microgrids for association members–and everyone else.
Cars have standard configurations: vans, mini-vans, and sports cars. Can we standardize microgrids the same way? California thinks so.
A NY Prize contender, the Town of New Paltz, N.Y. has proposed a unique nested microgrid, a $12 million project with 10 nodes designed to maintain energy supplies for critical town services.
With increased flexibility, the eastern grid can get more than 30 percent renewables online, and at times, can boost its renewables penetration to 60 percent.
From the Microgrid Knowledge guide, Reciprocating Engine Generators and Microgrids: The Last Defense Against a Power Outage, this article looks at the natural fit between reciprocating engines and microgrids.
The microgridding of the U.S. has begun, one state at a time, most recently with action in California, New Jersey and Washington.
Laurie Guevara-Stone, RMI writer/editor, interviews RMI trustee Maria van der Hoeven about energy access and security — two critical global issues.
Here you’ll find microgrid 101 information. We define terms and explain concepts to help readers understand the growing usefulness and popularity of this form of distributed energy. We welcome you to send these article links to others who may want to learn more about microgrids.
Reed Brown, of the Alliance to Save Energy, explains the benefits of utility energy service contracts (UESC) and why their full worth isn't always recognized.
A business installs lighting controls or some other improvement. The business then sees its energy costs drop. From the savings, the business repays the investment over weeks, months or years, and then turns a profit on the asset.
Microgrids are the new, hot thing in clean energy. But what are they exactly? Here is a 101 definition of microgrid for the non-geek.
ABB’s Bob Fesmire explains how energy storage is becoming more refined, and acting as an enabler for microgrids.
While towns and cities show increasing interest in community microgrids little easily accessible guidance exists for municipal leaders who are exploring the concept. To help these communities get started, Microgrid Knowledge has produced this special report.