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Designing Microgrids That Pay for Themselves
What Is a Microgrid? A microgrid is a localized energy system that can operate independently from the utility grid. It typically combines battery storage, on-site generation, and intelligent...
Demand Response Revenue Opportunities
Turn Energy Flexibility Into Revenue Demand response programs pay facilities to reduce electricity usage during periods of grid stress. In New England, these programs create a powerful opportunity...
When Battery Storage Makes Financial Sense
When Battery Storage Actually Pays Off Battery storage can be a powerful tool—but it doesn’t make sense for every facility.The economics depend on how your energy is used, how you’re billed, and how...
Overview of the Electricity Market in New England
Beginning in the 1990s, many U.S. states restructured their electricity markets to introduce competition and improve efficiency. In New England, this led to the separation of electricity supply and...
How Demand Charges Work in New England
Demand charges are fees based on your highest level of electricity usage at any moment, not just how much total energy you consume. Utilities in New England (like Central Maine Power, Eversource,...