Microgrids. (More on microgrids in the Emerging and Underutilized section of this website.) A microgrid is a local electrical grid with defined boundaries. It acts as a single and controllable entity. It is able to operate in either grid-connected mode or in so-called “island” (stand-alone) mode. Microgrids can help deploy more zero-emissions energy sources, make use of waste heat produced nearby, reduce energy lost through regional or interstate transmission lines, help manage power supply, and improve grid resilience to extreme weather. “Microgrids Across the United States” www.clean-coalition.org . “Culver City, California Considers a Microgrid Following Move to Community Aggregation” www.microgridknowledge.com 12/6/18 .
