Illinois
Advocates want next phase of ComEd microgrid powered by renewables
Unlike the first phase, ComEd isn’t legally obligated to use renewables, but the company says it will seriously consider them as it reviews proposals. Stakeholders including clean energy and community groups are watching closely as ComEd begins the second phase of a microgrid pilot project in Chicago. The Illinois utility is seeking proposals from developers for 7 megawatts of generation capacity to expand its Bronzeville community microgrid. The expansion will nearly triple the test project’s grid load. The first phase served about 1,000 residences, businesses and institutions, according to ComEd.
