Ah, Vermont: beautiful forests, maple syrup... and Tesla Powerwall batteries. Vermont utility Green Mountain Power (GMP) is partnering with Tesla to help its customers generate and store energy a little closer to home, while also reducing peak demand on its grid system. The result will be a more reliable, sustainable and cost-effective system for … [Read more...]
Ah, Vermont: Beautiful Forests, Maple Syrup, Tesla Powerwall…and Other Quick Microgrid News
December 4, 2015 By
Second State Governor Pushes Microgrid Development in Inaugural Address
January 10, 2015 By
Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin became the second governor this week to push microgrid development as part of an inaugural speech. The gubernatorial attention underscores the heightened political awareness of microgrids at the state level. Ushering in his third term, Shumlin described a future where electric delivery comes predominantly from … [Read more...]
Green Mountain Power Builds Microgrid to Revitalize City
August 13, 2014 By
Green Mountain Power has begun building what is believed to be the US’ first solar microgrid in a brownfield landfill, part of project to revitalize Rutland City. The Vermont utility is installing 7,700 solar panels that can generate 2 MW, backed up by a 4-MW battery storage system. Called Stafford Hill Solar Farm, the $10 million microgrid … [Read more...]
