microgrids
Maine lawmakers try again to get the state’s microgrid law right
Amid complaints that the state’s current law is unworkable, legislators revive a vetoed bill under a new governor.
microgrids
Microgrid boosters hope Michigan ‘energy district’ will spur more interest
Consumers Energy plans to combine solar and storage in a 4-square-block project in Jackson, Michigan.
transmission
In the Midwest, technology not a replacement for transmission lines
Smart grid upgrades may offer less risk in some areas, but experts say conventional transmission projects are still needed in others.
demand response
Solar, storage and smart grid tech unlock demand response potential
Selling curtailment to the grid could bring in new revenue for customers with on-site solar panels and batteries.
microgrids
Indoor farm will tap solar microgrid to keep plants growing year-round
Bowery Farming’s New Jersey factory will include energy storage, solar panels, and on-site gas generation.