International District Energy Association (IDEA)

Articles and news about International District Energy Association (IDEA) microgrid products and services.
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Nov. 3, 2017
A funny thing happened on the way to creating a more resilient grid in the United States. Rather than promoting technologies that actually do this – like microgrids – the Department...

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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...
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Oct. 24, 2017
Still two weeks away, Microgrid 2017, the largest microgrid conference in the world, is nearly sold out as interest in microgrids heightens following a historic hurricane season...
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June 13, 2017
Robert Thornton, of the International District Energy Association (IDEA), describes advocacy work underway to educate the federal government about the importance of including ...
Feb. 10, 2017
OATI launches USA Microgrids..Got a microgrid idea for IDEA?…Greensmith wins contract for Oncor microgrid
Jan. 26, 2017
U.S. Senate Democrats included microgrids in the $1 trillion infrastructure blueprint that they proposed yesterday to create 15 million jobs over the next decade.
April 18, 2016
Microgrid Knowledge announces speakers for its May 19 microgrid conference in Manhattan, a roster of prominent microgrid leaders, including executives from some of the largest...
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July 22, 2015
Before developing a community microgrid, it’s important to engage the right experts and take into account certain market challenges. For example, if a grocery store is part of...
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July 10, 2015
Last week we described how community microgrids keep the lights on during a crisis, as well as strengthen the central grid. Here are two more good reasons for community microgrids...