Microgrid incentive program San Marino

What is the microgrid incentive program?

In January 2021, the Commission authorized the Microgrid Incentive Program, with a $200 million budget, to fund clean energy microgrids to support the critical needs of vulnerable communities impacted by grid outages and to test new technologies or regulatory approaches to inform future action.

How much money can a microgrid project receive?

Projects selected under the MIP can receive up to $15 million in award funding. The Decision aims to advance microgrid resiliency technology, distribute the benefits of microgrids equitably across these vulnerable communities, and provide insights for future actions that can enhance the resilience of the power system to benefit all customers.

What did Commissioner Shiroma say about the microgrid incentive program?

Commissioner Genevieve Shiroma released an Amended Scoping Memo and Ruling for Track 4 Phase 2 and Track 5 of the Proceeding on December 17, 2021, including the Microgrid Incentive Program, a multi-property microgrid tariff, and the value of resiliency. Read it here.

Can staff facilitate the commercialization of microgrids under SB 1339?

Administrative Law Judge Colin (ALJ) Rizzo issued a ruling on July 23, 2020 requesting comment on staff's proposal for facilitating the commercialization of microgrids pursuant to SB 1339. Read it here. (Staff proposal and concept paper attached).

What does SB 1339 mean for microgrids?

In response to Senate Bill (SB) 1339 (Stern, 2018), the CPUC initiated this proceeding to facilitate the commercialization and deployment of microgrids while prioritizing system, public, and worker safety, and avoiding shifting costs between ratepayers.

Who is the Commissioner for Microgrid resiliency?

Commissioner Genevieve Shiroma, the Assigned Commissioner for the rulemaking, released a Scoping Memo on December 20, 2019. Read it here. The Commission voted to approve a decision for Track 1 of the proceeding on June 11, 2020. The decision adopted short term actions to accelerate microgrid deployment and related resiliency solutions.