MICROGRID

Understanding how a microgrid fits into your energy management and sustainability plan isn’t easy. It is imperative that the system is properly designed and optimized, with the necessary requirements analysis performed to avoid installing an inferior product. What questions should you ask when considering a microgrid for your facility?

• What are my facility’s current and projected energy usage throughout the day and the year? What will be the impact of EV fast charging on my facility’s energy usage?
• Is my facility subject to power quality and/or outages? How will my operations be affected when the power goes out?
• What is my organization-stated Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) objectives? Do they include a defined goal to reduce my facility’s carbon footprint?
• What current and future government polices could possibly affect my energy usage costs?
• What are my organization’s payback and ROI requirements on capital expenditures? What incentives are available?