Financing

Department of Energy to Fund Non-Lithium Long-Duration Energy Storage Projects

July 12, 2024

The Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations issued a notice of intent this month indicating it would fund three to 15 projects, spending up to $100 million.

The Microgrid Perspective

Revolutionizing Defense: The Crucial Role of Microgrids and Schneider Electric in Department of Defense Energy Resiliency

Sept. 13, 2024

Last month, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) said that U.S. power grids are becoming more susceptible to cyberattacks every day, with vulnerable attack...

Scale Microgrids, Captona Close Financing on Community Solar, Microgrid Portfolio Coast to Coast

June 18, 2024

Scale Microgrids Chief Investment Officer Julian Torres said that the community solar assets create more optionality and value for microgrid customers.

Energy Pragmatism and Ways Forward: Private Equity Giants All-In on Multiple Paths to Net Zero

March 27, 2024

There’s been a lot of talk about losing the way on the road to net zero. At the same time, big money is still squarely aimed at carbon-free energy projects worldwide.

United Nations Development Program Advances Zimbabwe Minigrid Initiative

March 22, 2024

Five potential minigrid sites have been identified as part of the United Nations Development Program’s $1.5 million Energy Offer Project.

U.S. Department of Energy Funds Clean Energy Microgrids in Rural and Remote Communities

Feb. 29, 2024

More than $366 million will be spent on 17 projects in 20 states and 30 Tribal communities.

Maryland Energy Administration Accepting Clean Energy Grant Applications

Jan. 12, 2024

Funds can be used to support energy efficiency and renewable energy projects as well as the purchase of electric vehicles (EV) and EV charging infrastructure.

Making the Best Business Case for DERs and Microgrids: Nov. 9 Webinar with CPower

Oct. 30, 2023

Join the energy management experts at CPower Energy next week as they highlight value streams and market details which strengthen project development of DERs and microgrids by...

How Should Puerto Rico Invest its $1 Billion in Resilience Funds?

Feb. 27, 2023

The US Department of Energy seeks stakeholder input on how to fast-track the distribution of $1 billion to build microgrids and other energy resilience projects in Puerto Rico...