Community Microgrids

A collection of white papers on Community Microgrids
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April 28, 2025
Low-income communities face outage and energy-cost challenges. How microgrids can lower costs, provide energy resilience and save lives.

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Feb. 10, 2025
As we enter 2025, microgrids are driving the evolution of the New Energy Landscape, fueled by advancements in renewable energy and smart technology. I see several transformati...
6th Episcopal District AME Church
Source: 6th Episcopal District AME Church
April 25, 2025
The denomination’s Sixth District will install 5 microgrids at churches by the end of 2026, with the goal of rolling out the program to as many of its 482 Georgia churches as ...
Redwood Coast Airport Microgrid, Image credit Redwood Coast Energy Authority
March 28, 2025
Pacific Gas & Electric has announced the first round of funding available through the Microgrid Incentive Program in its northern California service territory. Also embracing ...
Solar microgrid-powered PairTree EV charger at Playfield Park in Davis. Image credit Paired Power
March 12, 2025
The Playfields Park chargers are accessible to the public at no charge. The solar microgrid powers two EV charging ports capable of Level 2 rates up to 7.7 kW for one vehicle ...
A group of leaders from project developers, state and local officials and post commander pose in front of the New Orleans VFW Post 8973 celebrating completion of the solar and battery storage installation. Image credit PRNewswire
March 6, 2025
The project at the NOLA VFW will ensure that veterans have an operational facility even during weather events and grid outages. The project brought together renewable energy non...
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Feb. 12, 2025
The Harnyss microgrid will be paired with solar power on tribal grounds. The Guidiville Rancheria is a federally recognized Pomo tribe based in Mendocino County, California.
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Feb. 11, 2025
Learn how ELM Solar’s Virtu HOT collectors enhance heat decarbonization, reduce emissions, and support NYC’s carbon goals while optimizing space and energy efficiency in urban...
Kia Whitingia project. Image credit Our Energy and McNae Group
Feb. 3, 2025
Community energy trading, as practiced in New Zealand and proposed in Henderson, Colorado, is a “bold reimagining” that can cut costs, promote community well-being and yield environment...