Microgrid Project Application Awards

Can a microgrid model help rural communities?

This model could serve as an example for other microgrid partnerships between small, rural utilities and local public works departments, which can expand access to clean and resilient energy in rural communities nationwide. For more information, email [email protected]. [Back to top] Location: Rural Communities in Maine

What is the Accelerated Infrastructure hardening & microgrid project?

The goal of this accelerated infrastructure hardening and microgrid project is to provide an innovative, cost-effective, and resilient local grid supporting more than 49,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers, 89% of which live in DACs in NOE.

Could Montezuma be the first utility-scale microgrid?

This project plans to implement the first utility-scale microgrid in the state, providing energy resilience and reliability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The City of Montezuma is a rural community with 1,460 residents that experiences extreme weather events, aging infrastructure, and a 53% reliance on fossil fuels.

What is grid Resilience & Innovation Partnerships (grip)?

The Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program is a $10.5 billion investment into critical grid infrastructure to deliver affordable, clean energy to American communities, prepare for extreme weather impacts from climate change, and meet energy goals.

Would a hybrid minigrid help the Bad River Tribe?

Located along the shores of Lake Superior, residents of the Bad River Reservation experience harsh winter weather, extreme storms, and flooding known to cause power outages. The implementation of a hybrid minigrid would increase the Tribe’s energy resilience and reliability, while moving them closer to energy sovereignty.