Increase in Grid Grants Gives Credit to Microgrid Market

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Increase in Grid Grants Gives Credit to Microgrid Market

By District Energy posted 03-27-2018 00:00

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Emily Holbrook, Energy Manager Today

Summary

The microgrid market has grown exponentially in recent years, with many in the energy sector relying on the theory of a decentralized grid, and many municipalities offering grants for just that.

For example, as part of a national grid modernization initiative, South Carolina’s Duke Energy has received a portion of a $7.2 million federal grant for a three-year project involving the Anderson Civic Center Microgrid.

In January, the International District Energy Association called for more focus and energy being put towards district cooling systems and microgrids.