This study is an extension of our original conference paper that looked at initial cost reductions achieved by lowering availability for a New Mexico community in Albuquerque (Villa et al. Citation 2022). The work stemmed from the question of how a
READ MOREA "community microgrid" serves a public purpose, such as powering police and fire stations, cell towers, and pumping city water and
READ MORECommunity microgrids, in particular, New Mexico, and Utah in terms of willingness to pay for the services provided. Ajaz''s (2019) analysis of U.S. microgrid adoption at the state level showed that states which had experienced disasters were likely to host more microgrids. In contrast, pro-environmental attitudes and support for energy
READ MOREDuring an event on Indigenous community-led global renewable energy microgrids hosted by the Canadian-based Indigenous Clean Energy (ICE) social enterprise, IRENA and Natural Resources Canada jointly launched the global initiative alongside the
READ MORECommunity microgrids often include a utility partner as to utilize already existing infrastructure. With the inclusion of a utility partner, there is a direct link between ratepayers and the cost recovery of infrastructure investments. Findings suggest that Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico have similar median WTP estimates but Utah has
READ MORECommunity microgrids represent a burgeoning solution to meet the energy needs of localized areas and regions. These microgrids are clusters of interconnected energy resources,
READ MOREThis literature review explores community microgrids deployment''s social dynamics and technical performance from a micro point of view. Finally, we present a roadmap for long and short-term use of agent-based models to access energy security via local energy markets, energy storage systems and community-based microgrids in rural areas.
READ MOREMicrogrids provide dynamic responsiveness unprecedented for an energy resource. Microgrids can create efficiencies in many ways. For instance, using cogeneration to serve balanced electric and thermal loads, microgrids can achieve generation efficiencies above 80 percent compared to around 30 to 50 percent for conventional generation.
READ MOREto pursue microgrids. In particular, community-based multi-user microgrids are emerging as a viable solution. Community multi-user microgrids are characterized by a set of contiguous loads and energy exporting resources connected using a section of the local utility distribution grid to form a microgrid within a defined electrical boundary8
READ MOREUtility-owned community microgrids can provide communities with decentralized grid access to distributed energy resources and improve reliability and resiliency. Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah
READ MOREHowever, microgrids offer a variety of value streams that developers can leverage to mitigate financial risk and make projects more compelling for investors. Webinar: Achieving Community Resilience through Microgrids, January 13, 2021. Improving reliability and resilience is a key driver of microgrid adoption.
READ MOREIn fact, most community microgrids for low- to moderate-income neighborhoods in the U.S. are pilot projects funded by foundations, government agencies and others, said Lee Shaver, senior energy analyst for UCS. Interest in community microgrids is growing. Costs are coming down, technology is easier to access, and
READ MOREThe unique characteristics that make microgrids so attractive—including their ability to power critical facilities, enhance community resilience and integrate clean energy resources—are the same characteristics that often leave them in a regulatory grey space. The reality is that microgrids are much more than simply backup power systems.
READ MOREMicrogrids provide a solution to electricity grid threats, such as severe weather events and physical or cyber-attacks, via localized grids that can operate autonomously, whether disconnected from the traditional grid or supporting
READ MOREWith the ability to produce a continuous, controllable baseload source of electric and thermal energy, CHP remains a uniquely practical resource, especially for mission-critical facilities operating microgrids. Yet, despite incredible benefits, CHP''s future potential may be limited as all-electric heating systems become more cost effective.
READ MOREThe Office of Electricity (OE) announced selectees of about $10.5 million in funding to support multi-year research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) of microgrid-related technologies. This funding will bring replicable microgrid solutions to underserved and Indigenous communities in remote, rural, and islanded regions
READ MOREA micro-grid is a smaller, localized group of energy sources. While it is usually connected to the larger, regular grid and is, therefore, synchronized, it has the advantage that it can also operate autonomously in "Island Mode," according to research by Berkeley Lab. While micro-grids do have their weaknesses, there are many other benefits.
READ MORECommunity Microgrids. Eunice Chung is a Research Analyst at the California Institute for Energy and Environment (CIEE) and Project Coordinator and Policy Analyst for the Oakland EcoBlock. She holds a B.A. in Architecture and minor in City and Regional Planning with high honors from UC Berkeley. Reach her at
READ MOREThis literature review explores community microgrids deployment''s social dynamics and technical performance from a micro point of view. Finally, we present a roadmap for long and short-term use of agent-based models to access energy security
READ MORE"Community microgrids are the future as they offer the unique ability to share excess electricity, putting the power in the hands of homeowners and significantly enhancing the resiliency of communities," said William J. (John) Berger, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sunnova. "Sunnova is breaking new ground by expanding its
READ MORESunnova formed a wholly-owned subsidiary called Sunnova Community Microgrids California, LLC ("SCMC") to own and operate EaaS offerings in new communities including energy generation, storage, and distribution infrastructure.
READ MORECommunity microgrids are designed to provide reliability to critical services and infrastructure, and quantifying that value is relatively well-understood Researchers in academic, public commission, and regulatory arenas are working on the complex challenge of quantifying the value of community microgrid resilience [7] .
READ MOREThe U.S. Department of Energy has a vision that 30% to 50% of electricity generation will come from distributed resources by 2035, with microgrids playing a key role in the transition. However, getting there is not without challenges, as noted in the Think Microgrid study. The U.S. microgrid market reached 10 GW in the third quarter of 2022
READ MORETo achieve our Community Microgrid vision, the Clean Coalition is designing and staging numerous Solar Microgrids at critical community facilities, which will be ready to connect to larger Community Microgrids
READ MOREAn inverter to convert the direct current (DC) electricity into alternating current (AC) A connection to the larger, centralized electric grid (e.g. the Comisión Federal de Electricidad or CFE in Mexico); and. A back-up generator powered by fossil fuels, typically diesel. A microgrid is especially valuable for providing uninterrupted power if
READ MOREFor first-time home buyers. KB Home decided to tackle the project as part of its ongoing effort to find ways to reduce energy costs in homes designed for first-time homebuyers in California. The homes are being offered for $490,000-$590,000, which is a competitive price in the inflated California housing market, said Dan Bridleman, KB Home
READ MOREof microgrids utilizing energy transactions between end-users and implementing agent-based models. has derived a better understanding of local and micro-energy markets. This literature review
READ MOREA micro-grid is a smaller, localized group of energy sources. While it is usually connected to the larger, regular grid and is, therefore, synchronized, it has the advantage that it can also operate autonomously in "Island Mode," according to research
READ MOREAn associated workforce development program with Northern New Mexico College''s El Rito campus, UNM Taos, and Santa Fe Community College will train apprentices, interns, and operations staff, and will recruit from interested Pueblo members. These will be the first utility microgrids in the State of NM.
READ MOREThe New Mexico SMART Grid Center will develop research capacity and education programs to support a modern electric grid built on the principles of distribution feeder microgrids (DFMs), and empower a diverse, next-generation workforce through industry partnerships, education, and public outreach. Santa Fe Community College;
READ MOREPNM is New Mexico''s largest electricity provider with nearly 550,000 customers. Las Campanas is a 4,700-acre gated community at the base of the Sangre de Christo Mountains. Community microgrids represent a burgeoning solution to meet the energy needs of localized areas and regions. These microgrids are clusters of
READ MORECommunity microgrids represent a burgeoning solution to meet the energy needs of localized areas and regions. These microgrids are clusters of interconnected energy resources, including solar photovoltaic (PV) arrays and battery energy storage systems, designed to provide reliable and sustainable power to a specific
READ MOREThe Community Microgrids program supported the design of community microgrids throughout Massachusetts to lower customer energy costs, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and provide increased energy resilience. The program awarded funding for feasibility assessments to advance proposed microgrid projects through the early project
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