Resiliency and Microgrids
SB 1339, a bill enacted in 2018, directs the California Public Utilities Commission, in consultation with the California Energy Commission and California Independent System Operator, to undertake a
MICROGRIDS POLICY PROGRESS IN THE STATES
“Section 1.5(8)(c) and Section 1.12 promote the development of microgrids, particularly in essential service facilities as these are defined in Act 57-2014, and in remote areas, as a mechanism
Microgrid Policy Issues
Achieving the full potential of microgrids requires dedicated and deliberate action by regulators and policymakers. There is no shortage of private capital ready to invest in microgrids and advanced
Microgrid Overview
The primary resilience benefit of microgrids is their ability to disconnect from the main grid when there is an outage and operate autonomously. Thus, facilities connected to and powered by the microgrid
Policymaking for Microgrids: Economic and Regulatory Issues of
Some aspects of microgrids represent a radical departure from existing approaches to provision of electricity, while others are outgrowths of existing systems, or even returns to ways of doing business
US Microgrid Market Analysis
Puerto Rico has established a comprehensive legal framework for microgrids, defining three types (personal, cooperative, and third-party) and implementing interconnection requirements through the
Cataloging US state policy patterns towards microgrid deployment
One of these solutions is microgrids that can disconnect from the grid and offer grid resilience during an outage. While this technology is still finding its footing in the industry, states
Microgrids: State Policies To Bolster Energy Resilience
This report will explain how microgrids operate, the ways in which they can support the reliability and resilience of the power grid and the policies
White Paper: Enabling Regulatory and Business Models for Broad
Multi-property microgrids – and the regulatory and institutional frameworks which govern them – are only beginning to emerge in the U.S. Yet, they are a clear steppingstone toward a future that includes
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