Drawdown in Wisconsin: Microgrids

press release: As a part of our "Drawdown in Wisconsin" Environmental Breakfast Series, Gary Radloff, Principal at The Radloff Group, discusses how microgrids can better manage distributed energy energy.

A microgrid is a local energy grid that can operate autonomously from the traditional grid that connects homes, businesses, and other buildings to central power sources. While a microgrid generally operates while connected to the grid, it can break off and operate on its own using local energy generated from renewable sources. Not only can a microgrid provide backup for the grid in case of emergencies, but can also be used to cut costs, or connect to a local resource that is too small or unreliable for traditional grid use. In this way, microgrids allow communities to be more energy independent and, in some cases, more environmentally friendly.

Part of the Wisconsin Academy's Initiatives program, this Environmental Breakfast Series presentation is free and open to the public with advance online registration.