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What is a state microgrid?

Public Utility Commissions: Steps for Developing State Microgrid Regulations Microgrids are combinations of generation, storage, load management, and advanced controls, representing novel areas for state PUCs to regulate.

How can state energy offices develop a microgrid program?

When developing a state microgrid program, State Energy Offices can utilize their relationships with local governments, investor- and consumer-owned utilities, and the private sector.

Which states have a microgrid program?

In addition to California, several other state microgrid programs and regulatory initiatives are in place. In June 2022, Colorado passed significant legislation that advances microgrid deployment in the state.

Where do microgrid programs and regulations come from?

Typically, microgrid programs and regulations may originate within state legislation, which encourages or requires State Energy Offices and / or PUCs to initiate decision-making processes, to launch a microgrid grant program, or otherwise reduce barriers to microgrids.

Oregon legislature passes first-in-nation microgrid framework

Oregon lawmakers have passed two bills that experts say will make communities more resilient as the state''s grid faces rising electricity demand, more frequent extreme weather events and...
Oregon approves bills touted as creating nation''s most ambitious

Oregon lawmakers have passed a pair of bills to enable “microgrids” within the larger power system. Microgrids are essentially local “islands” of energy generation and storage systems
Microgrids spread across US as Big Tech, utilities shore up power

November 3 - Microgrids are being developed across the U.S. as new data centers drive up power demand and companies and communities seek reliable power supplies and protection against
The 50 States of Grid Modernization Q2 2025: States Pursue Rules for

The quarterly series provides insights on state regulatory and legislative discussions and actions on grid modernization, utility business model and rate reforms, energy storage, microgrids,
Microgrid development shows signs of slowing, new report says

Think Microgrid has released its 2024 State Scorecard, revealing that while some states are making incremental advances in microgrid policy and deployment, the overall landscape remains
News | Microgrid Knowledge

The latest investment win for Scale Microgrids is closing on $275 million from several lenders to support 140 MW of distributed generation projects across the U.S. Those projects... Aerial of Atlanta data
Microgrids Now

Microgrids Now, a publication of Energy Changemakers, offers news and analysis about emerging microgrid trends, technologies, and opportunities. It is edited by veteran energy journalist Elisa Wood.
Despite innovative action in microgrid policies, states have a long way

Innovative state action last year across the microgrid policy landscape was not enough to change the U.S. microgrid landscape, said Think Microgrid in its new State Scorecard 2024.
State Policy Innovations Crucial to Adoption of Microgrid Technology

Microgrids can improve resilience, decarbonization and affordability of the electric grid, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. However, legacy state energy policies remain a barrier
State Microgrid Policy, Programmatic, and Regulatory Framework

While some state PUCs have opened proceedings dedicated entirely to microgrids, such as California and Hawaii, others have found ways to incorporate microgrids into broader grid modernization or
State Policy Innovations Crucial to Adoption of

Microgrids can improve resilience, decarbonization and