Microgrids Are a Goldmine for Grid Operators — They Just Don’t Know It
A new report suggests microgrids have more far-reaching value than previously thought. And it may change how we think about their investment case.
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What Makes a Community Microgrid Actually Work? Start by Listening, Not Engineering
Markus Virta, co-founder of Cascadia Renewables, explains the formula that led his company to develop several community microgrids in the Pacific Northwest.
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Is Distributed Wind Poised for a Second Act in Virtual Power Plants and Microgrids?
Energy journalist and analyst Peter Asmus describes the distributed wind industry’s plans for a comeback.
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Data Centers Are Changing Microgrid Companies. Scale Microgrid’s New Acquisition Offers the Latest Example
Scale Microgrids moves into the data center development business with the acquisition of Reload.
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California to Offer $46.1 Million for Microgrids and Distributed Energy
The California Energy Commission plans to issue a $46.1 million solicitation in the second quarter of 2026 for clean energy microgrids and other DERs.
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New Mexico Senate Approves Microgrid Renewable Portfolio Standard Bill
The New Mexico State Senate narrowly approved a bill Saturday that would give state regulators oversight of large microgrids.
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West Virginia Works on Rules to Certify Microgrids and Data Centers
A West Virginia legislative committee approved several changes to a proposal to certify microgrids after receiving more than 900 public comments.
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Survey Shows Bullish Microgrid Industry Innovating to Meet New Market Demand
The microgrid industry appears to be innovating its way out of the funding dilemma caused by the loss of incentives in 2025.
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New Mexico Bill Calls for State Commission to Review Large Microgrids
A New Mexico state senator has proposed the state regulate large microgrids out of concern that data centers will use fossil fuel generation.
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How Commercial and Industrial Microgrids Are Evolving in the Age of the Data Center
Competition for grid power is increasing demand for commercial and industrial microgrids in the era of the data center.