What Is a Microgrid? A microgrid is a combination of local energy resources that are coordinated to serve a building or campus and, as needed, maintain electrical services when the main electrical grid goes down. A microgrid operates as a self-regulating energy system that optimizes… Read More »Microgrids 101: What Are They, How Can They Help, and Why Do I Need One?
Wondering about the pros and cons of diesel generators versus a green solar panel microgrid? Here are three notable differences in the energy backup technologies. As well as what you need to know in order to make the best choice for your facility. Diesel Generators… Read More »Diesel Generators vs. Solar Microgrids
Avoiding the 5 Pitfalls of “Going Green” In this guide the 5 common pitfalls that nonprofitsmake when making the switch to renewable energy will be broken down.For each pitfall we’re going to show you how to overcome it by integrating renewable energy systems, like solar,… Read More »What Nonprofits Get Wrong About Renewable Energy Projects
2022 is the eighth consecutive year in which 10 or more billion-dollar weather and climate disaster events have wreaked havoc on the United States. Wondering what you can do to lessen the impact of climate disasters on your Southern facility? Here are three ways installing… Read More »3 Reasons Why Your Southern Facility Needs a Microgrid
Medicare/Medicaid Rules Block Hospital Microgrids According to a recent article published by Microgrid Knowledge dated December 21, 2022, US Sen, Edward Markey, D-Mass. believes that the Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services regulations for hospital backup power are out of date. Markey explains that the current rules… Read More »Hospital Backup Power Standards Are Out of Date
A New Law in the State of California Requires that ALL Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) Have 96 Hours of Onsite Backup Emergency Power Beginning January 2024. Here’s How Partnering with a Microgrid Design, Build Team Will Help You Achieve Compliance and Save Big. Can we… Read More »Stay in Compliance & Save Money with a Microgrid
Renewable energy systems used to be the territory of the wealthy or adventurous. Systems were expensive, the return on investment was long, and they were considered less than reliable. With rapid innovations, the technology cost and reliability has plummeted. In addition, financial returns have skyrocketed. Most importantly, diverse… Read More »3 Types of Funding Available for Renewable Energy Microgrids
The Presence of a Microgrid at a Medical Facility Increases Reliability and Lowers the Possibility of Energy Waste. Here’s How. On January 1, 2023, a new law went into effect in the state of California. This law requires all Skilled Nursing facilities to have 96… Read More »What Your Skilled Nursing Facility Needs to Know About the New Emergency Power Compliance Law
Nonprofits face special (and sometimes competing) priorities – serving their primary mission while being mindful of costs, stakeholder expectations, and regulations. Operating expenses can be particularly challenging in the face of tight budgets and inflation. Cutting these costs while preserving performance, converting non-productive spaces and… Read More »Five Reasons Your Nonprofit Needs a Faraday Microgrid
Weather in the Northeastern United States is beautiful, memorable, and oftentimes, completely unpredictable. In 2021, winter storms caused a record $15 billion in insured losses in the United States – plunging business owners in the Midwest and parts of New England into a season of… Read More »3 Reasons Why Your Northeastern Facility Needs a Microgrid
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