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3 Ways to Finance Projects to Meet the New, Required Alternative Power Resources for Skilled Nursing Facilities

by Ryan Bliss

California Assembly Bill 2511 A new California law, Assembly Bill 2511, was passed on September 29, 2022. This law states that all skilled nursing facilities (SNF) in the state of California must have an alternative source of power that will supply no less than than… Read More »3 Ways to Finance Projects to Meet the New, Required Alternative Power Resources for Skilled Nursing Facilities

CEC Funds Tribal Microgrid: A Step Forward in Resilience

by Ryan Bliss

California is on a mission to accelerate the use of clean energy and to achieve energy resiliency with the use of long-duration storage The installation of a microgrid energy system is a step towards energy self-sufficiency by harnessing locally available resources. This new energy project… Read More »CEC Funds Tribal Microgrid: A Step Forward in Resilience

Why Six Hours of Backup Power Isn’t Enough: Explaining California’s New Alternate Source (“Backup”) Power Requirements

by Ryan Bliss

California Assembly Bill 2511 The State of California recently passed a bill requiring all skilled nursing facilities to increase the length of time a facility can sustain vital operations following the loss of electrical power. Previously, the minimum term was 6 hours. The new minimum… Read More »Why Six Hours of Backup Power Isn’t Enough: Explaining California’s New Alternate Source (“Backup”) Power Requirements

Lessons for SNFs from a Clinic Microgrid

by Ryan Bliss

On January 1, 2023, the state of California passed AB2511 requiring all skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) to provide a minimum of 96 hours of backup/alternate source power to sustain life-saving equipment and operations that are vital to patient health and safety during prolonged utility outages. … Read More »Lessons for SNFs from a Clinic Microgrid

Microgrids 101: What Are They, How Can They Help, and Why Do I Need One?

by Ryan Bliss

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?

Understanding NFPA 99: Why Diesel Isn’t Your Only Option for Remaining in Compliance with Backup Energy Requirements

by Ryan Bliss

Terminology: Terminology: The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) creates the electrical standards that are almost universally adopted into the National Electrical Code (NEC). These standards are also utilized by Federal agencies, such as the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS-largest funder of healthcare in… Read More »Understanding NFPA 99: Why Diesel Isn’t Your Only Option for Remaining in Compliance with Backup Energy Requirements

Diesel Generators vs. Solar Microgrids

by Ryan Bliss

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

Hospital Backup Power Standards Need to Change

Hospital Backup Power Standards Are Out of Date

by Ryan Bliss

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

3 Types of Funding Available for Renewable Energy Microgrids

by Ryan Bliss

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

Five Reasons Your Nonprofit Needs a Faraday Microgrid

by Ryan Bliss

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