Veridian Connections announced this week they are rolling out a “virtual power plant,” with a new microgrid system.  The southern Ontario utility says the microgrid project will provide significant benefits to their customers. “This project serves as the ideal opportunity for Veridian to further highlight and enhance the integration of renewables with microgrid operation into Ontario’s energy landscape for our customers. It’s also the first step …

Each year, over 90 million liters of diesel fuel are transported, at great cost, to remote communities in Canada. The season to safely navigate ice roads has become shorter due to climate change, leaving communities exposed to increased price and supply volatility.  Pembina Insitute has partnered with key stakeholders to see if renewable energy microgrids can offer a clean alternative, …

Each year, over 90 million liters of diesel fuel are transported, at great cost, to remote communities in Canada. The season to safely navigate ice roads has become shorter due to climate change, leaving communities exposed to increased price and supply volatility.  Pembina Insitute has partnered with key stakeholders to see if renewable microgrids can offer a clean alternative, local …

ComEd recently announced plans for a new microgrid at Chicago Rockford International Airport, which will create between 300-400 jobs,  and cost between $30-$40 million. It’s a part of ComEd’s plan of providing resilient energy services in the face of future extreme weather events. Anne Pramaggiore, CEO and President of ComEd said Chicago Rockford’s International Airport proposed microgrid will help communities, and customers in …