Why Maryland is a State to Watch When it Comes to Microgrids
By Elisa Wood, Microgrid Knoweldge
While natural disasters and grid deficiencies make places like California and Puerto Rico focal points for microgrids, Maryland is quietly emerging as another key state because of its resilience grants.
Just four months after awarding seed money for 14 microgrids, the state is looking for more projects. The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) is now accepting applications for its 2021 competitive grants through Resilient Maryland. Proposals are due January 29, 2021.
Maryland’s budget is relatively small — it allotted $1.03 million to the first group in June. But it’s vision is big. The state agency hopes...Continue reading on Microgrid Knowledge.