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Sandy One Year Later
One year ago, Superstorm Sandy made landfall along the coast of New Jersey. This time last October, communities were under water, millions of East Coasters were without power, and the New York-New Jersey region weathered one of the toughest weather-related crises in anyone’s memory.
Cargo Pants, Duct Tape, and…Microgrids?
The promise of microgrid technology has caught the eye of large customers that require high levels of reliability. But no one customer has committed to explore the microgrid solution more than the U.S. military.
The Micro(grid) Solution to the Macro Challenge of Climate Change
Microgrids—built upon energy efficiency and renewable energy sources—can help both mitigate and adapt to climate change.
A High-Renewables Tomorrow, Today: Tokelau, South Pacific
Switching to renewable energy can not only decrease fuel expenditures for many island populations, but can also show the world what can be done in the face of climate change.
America’s Power Plan: The Crucial Role of Distributed Resources
Existing market structures, business models, and regulations do not yet ensure a consistently level playing field for distributed resources to compete with other electricity generation options.