4 FAQs about 5MW Microgrid User Cabinet Financing Lease

Can a microgrid be financed by a utility privatization?

Utility privatization (UP) can be a potential approach for financing microgrid implementation if an agency has the appropriate authority to enter into this type of agreement.

Can microgrids be financed?

Microgrids can be financed if the components (and potentially the entire system) can be justified economically and paid for out of energy savings or avoided costs.

Can a microgrid be a life-cycle cost effective project?

If a microgrid is cost effective over its entire life-cycle, it can be implemented using private funding under federal performance contracting mechanisms, such as a Utility Energy Service Contract (UESC) or Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC).

Does implementing a microgrid reduce energy costs?

Implementing a microgrid reduces annual energy costs. It also decreases the power needed for critical loads, which can result in a reduced size and cost of the microgrid.

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