Despite innovative action in microgrid policies, states have a long way
Microgrids are groups of distributed energy resources, such as solar modules on a home, connected to a battery system, that can disconnect from the grid and operate independently during a
Microgrids and the politics of sustainability transitions: A
Drawing on the notion of scalar practices, we identify political strategies and opportunities for the discontinuation of fossil fuels, but we also examine how political spaces are impinged and...
Microgrid Policy Frameworks and Investment Landscape
The policy environment for microgrids is characterized by significant regional variation, a direct reflection of the United States'' federated approach to energy regulation.
A Political Analysis of Microgrids
Before diving into the implications of the over-the-fence rule for microgrids, it is important to understand the history and evolution of microgrid policy in California, paint a picture of the political landscape
Cataloging US state policy patterns towards microgrid deployment
Douglas (2008) discussed the regulatory environment for microgrids in the US and conducted a survey with twenty-seven participants that found that microgrids face underinvestment
American Microgrid Policy Development
Beyond the federal government''s microgrid initiatives, many states have played a pivotal role in shaping the country''s microgrid landscape. Varied regulatory approaches and incentive programs have
Microgrids and the politics of sustainability transitions: A
Although microgrids can be integrated into existing electricity systems, utilities also view some configurations of microgrids as substantial challenges and potential threats. Thus, a challenger
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We collaborate with regulators and political leaders so that they understand how microgrid technologies work, what role they can play in achieving policy goals, and how regulatory reforms can proactively
State Microgrid Policy, Programmatic, and Regulatory Framework
This framework provides relevant background information for State Energy Offices and PUC consideration, regardless of their state''s microgrid landscape, through examples from peers as states
Urban smart microgrids: a political technology of emergency
Our aim in this paper is to examine the emerging spatial-temporal dynamics and implications of the smart microgrid as a technology of emergency and normalcy.