Without some form of distributed generation (DG), the vast majority of microgrids would not exist. So, it should come as no surprise that such assets represent the single most lucrative microgrid enabling technologies (MET) segment today. A prime mover technology for microgrids is diesel generators, which are widely deployed as back-up … [Read more...]
Navigant Sees Distributed Generation Market Passing $182 Billion
September 5, 2014 By
Today’s explosive growth in distributed generation is drawing business away from utilities, especially in Western Europe, according to a new Navigant Research report that forecasts the worldwide DG market will surpass $182 billion within the next decade. The growing use of distributed generation is eroding utility revenue, leaving some to … [Read more...]
NY Governor Cuomo Announces $40 Million in Post-Sandy Microgrid Competition
January 14, 2014 By
Since Superstorm Sandy stranded thousands without power across the state of New York in 2012, it has become clear that infrastructure upgrades are a necessity for the state. The current, outdated energy system is not up to the challenges of the present day and a changing climate. A year after Sandy, New York has a plan. Last week during his State … [Read more...]
What We Heard You Say…Best and Worst Quotes about Energy Efficiency
October 4, 2013 By
Thought we'd share some interesting things we heard and read in our recent reporting on energy efficiency. Best Material for Jerry. "Energy efficiency is kind of like the Seinfeld show: It’s about nothing! It’s about the refrigerator that cools beer the same, but uses one-quarter the energy. Who knew? There’s a bias in the energy world to think of … [Read more...]
