In this presentation we will examine the various development and ownership models currently being used and proposed for Microgrids. These are: Privately Owned Campus or single user microgrids Third Party Owned Campus microgrids on contiguous property Utility owned microgrids on contiguous property Utility owned microgrids on non-contiguous properties (Urban systems) Hybrid Utility and private owned microgrids. Each case will be presented with host benefits, utility regulatory issues, cost benefits and resiliency capabilities. In addition the management and operational issues between the microgrids and utilities will be discussed.
Joe Sullivan, Concord Engineering