State Grid small and micro enterprises connected to electricity

Are microgrids a state program?

Several states have enacted legislation to include microgrids under existing state programs and incentives. The Connecticut legislature, in particular, has worked to wrap microgrids into state policies designed to support a variety of energy investments for both public and private entities.

Are microgrids the future of electricity distribution?

However, microgrids also run as parallel, and oftentimes competitive distribution grids that can potentially challenge the existing electric power distribution system, particularly if they come to exist at much larger levels of market penetration.

Do state-level financial support for microgrids matter?

Therefore, these stronger regime lock-in mechanisms in Oregon make it harder for decentralized energy systems such as microgrids to be viable. Finally, this study shows that policy and state-level financial support for microgrids seems to be crucial.

Do micro- and small enterprises have a grid connection in North India?

Micro- and small enterprise surveys from rural North India are analysed (N = 2,004). 34% of MSEs have no grid connection, despite complete village electrification. Variation in grid reliability did not explain connection rates nor low consumption. Electricity policy reform targeting productive use must consider wealth constraints.

Should lawmakers support microgrid development?

As lawmakers in other states consider whether to support microgrid development, it’s important that policies consider the full value and reflect the suite of benefits that microgrids can provide the power grid to harness their full potential.

Are microgrids a solution to power outages?

Microgrids are often pitched as solutions to power outages, but their advantages extend beyond just emergency applications. Microgrids can also support the larger grid by providing energy and ancillary services while grid-tied, or act on-demand response signals when the larger grid is under stress.