| | | | | | | | Today's News from the Editors of Microgrid Knowledge |
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| | | By Lisa Cohn Now in Congress are several bills that aim to accelerate energy project development. They include HR 4776, the SPEED Act (Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development), which changes how federal agencies such as the Department of Energy comply with the National Environmental Policy Act... |
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| | | | | | Even though a U.S. District Court judge ordered the Trump administration to reverse course and provide Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) funding to communities, it’s unclear whether the funding will ever be distributed to areas whose BRIC funding was cancelled by the administration last year. |
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| | | | | | The microgrid will control a new 10-MW natural gas power plant as well as existing natural gas generation assets and the Fort’s approximately 10-MW solar array |
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| | | | | | With funding from Google, nonprofit environmental group Appalachian Voices will spearhead the construction of solar and energy storage microgrids in two rural Virginia communities. The systems will lower energy costs and serve as resilience hubs during emergencies. |
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| | | | Microgrid projects in 2025 highlighted the importance of on-site power for critical infrastructure, with advancements in AI, data centers, and military applications shaping the sector's trajectory despite ongoing debates about decarbonization and energy sources. |
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| | | | Sponsored | | With the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, renewable energy developers face stricter eligibility criteria for federal incentives, requiring careful navigation of domestic sourcing rules and foreign entity restrictions to maximize project benefits. |
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| | | | Microgrids have evolved from simple backup systems to active market participants, leveraging automation, AI, and renewable integration to generate revenue through grid services, demand response, and energy arbitrage, transforming the energy landscape. |
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| | | | The microgrid at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan will feature a 2-MW solar array and 500-kWh battery energy storage system. It will be the largest airport microgrid on the island. |
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| | | | As the electricity sector undergoes unprecedented change, the NEC 2026 emphasizes integrating power control and energy management systems, facilitating better demand assessment and system sizing. New provisions for microgrid interconnection, disconnection, and protection are set to streamline project development and attract investment. |
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| | Highlighting projects from JFK Airport to Maryland's animal shelters, the piece demonstrates microgrids' role in ensuring energy reliability during outages, supporting sustainability goals, and reducing dependence on aging utility grids. |
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