| | | | | | | | Today's News from the Editors of Microgrid Knowledge |
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| | | By Lisa Cohn Researchers concluded a proposed community microgrid serving the EcoBlock project in Oakland, Calif. didn’t make economic sense. At a symposium organized by The Climate Center and others, participants called for policy changes that would boost community microgrid deployment. |
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| | | | Sponsored | | Early Bird pricing offers a $100 savings on your full conference registration for Microgrid Knowledge 2026 when you register before April 3. Join a diverse community of energy leaders exploring resilient, sustainable, and decentralized solutions powering the future. |
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| | | | | | If nothing else, Trump’s words in the State of the Union address echoed the concerns of not only the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), but also the worries of residential ratepayers wondering if more than 100 GW of projected new demand from artificial intelligence (AI) factories will strip the affordability away from their own electricity... |
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| | | | | | The NEC 2026 introduces innovative provisions like Power Control Systems and clearer interconnection rules, enabling engineers to optimize distributed energy projects by avoiding costly infrastructure upgrades and enhancing safety. Early adoption offers a competitive edge through faster, more economical project delivery. |
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| | | | | | In what’s being touted as a first of its kind installation in Virginia, Roanoke City Public Schools will add solar and energy storage microgrids to its two high school buildings, which serve as resilience hubs during emergencies. |
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| | | | Industry nonprofit advocate the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is making its Learning Center accessible to registered propane users nationwide. |
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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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| | | | While interconnection issues and threats to grid reliability are prompting data centers to consider behind-the-meter generation and microgrid solutions, it’s still difficult to create the robustness that the grid previously provided. The National Electrical Manufacturers Association has released standards to help ensure microgrids can safely meet data... |
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| | | | With peak demand set to surge over the next decade, NERC warns of potential grid shortfalls as early as 2028. Utilities and large energy users are increasingly deploying onsite power—including microgrids—to help manage the strain. |
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| | | | AfDB is investing $58 million to develop a 34-MW solar-powered minigrid in Eritrea. Grant funds will also cover the construction and modernization of 337 miles of distribution lines. |
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| | A new paradigm for resilient, AI-ready energy—built on modular, distributed microgrids that thrive where the traditional grid cannot. |
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