Lisa Cohn, Microgrid Knowledge
July 31, 2017
Summary
Many energy technologies receive some sort of utility or government incentive — especially those that are new and promising — but need an early nudge to win the market’s confidence. Microgrid incentives, however, remain scarce in the U.S.
They do exist, but come mostly in the form of grants from a handful of states. Or some microgrids capture indirect subsidies. For example, if they incorporate green energy, they may be eligible for federal tax credits or state renewable energy credits (RECs).
Tom Bourgeois, deputy director, Pace Energy & Climate Center, says that more attention needs to be given to the value of combined heat and power (CHP), which is often part of a microgrid.
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