Storm Power Outages and the Need for Distributed Energy
The city of Houston bore the brunt of Hurricane Beryl this past summer, resulting in a loss of electricity for millions of people who were fully reliant on a power grid system that took time to repair. Residents turned to diesel-powered generators to keep medicine and food intact, but generators quickly ran out, and fuel became scarce.
Commercial Real Estate in Need: How Microgrids Can Reduce Carbon Footprints
Increasingly, what makes the world turn are data centers and other energy-intensive commercial properties. These structures require enormous amounts of energy to function, which affects the national power grid and leaves huge carbon footprints. It’s not a sustainable system.
Keeping the Lights On: How Enchanted Rock Is Helping Californians
California has seen more than its share of natural disasters in the past few years. The high risk of fires that burn through acres of land, as well as the coastal storms that flood other areas, can leave hundreds of thousands of people without electricity and running water.
Improving Energy Grid Reliability in California With 148 MW of Fast-Response Power Generation
Energy grid reliability during extreme weather conditions has been a concern for decades throughout California, but now, Enchanted Rock is helping bring more stability to the system.
Resilience: A Critical Tool in the Fight Against the Effects of Climate Change
Climate change is making the electrical grid vulnerable to extreme weather events. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has noted that weather patterns are shifting, particularly with Tornado Alley extending further east and winter storms happening more frequently in places like California and Texas.
Building Resiliency in a Time of Unpredictability: How a New Power Plant Is Helping California Residents Keep the Lights On
California officials are excited to announce the opening of a new power plant in Northeast Modesto, right next to the Modesto Irrigation District substation. With a high electrical capacity of 48 megawatts, officials believe that this plant, along with similar plants in Patterson and Lodi, can serve as the answer to California’s need to induce rolling outages when summer heat waves hit the state.
The Power of Partnerships: How Communities Are Rethinking Reliability and Resilience
When it comes to discussing microgrids, much of the discussion has been centered around data centers and how they will meet the growing power demands of AI computing technology. What hasn’t been talked about nearly enough, though, is how these solutions can serve entire communities — everyday people with standard power needs.
Microgrids Are Bridging the Gap for Data Centers Grappling With Big Power Demands
Microgrids are growing in popularity nationwide as a way for municipalities to build more resilient grid systems. These smaller-scale power solutions pack a big punch, operating independently from the grid to generate electricity for local residents when their municipal systems shut down due to a surge in electricity needs.
Data Centers Are Navigating the Dual Goals of Reliability and Sustainability
In recent years, utility companies have reduced their focus on shoring up the grid for communities across America. Instead, they are now using their resources to meet demands from the rise of hyper-scale data centers.
Why Investing in Sustainable Energy Is Essential for Companies
The idea of switching to sustainable energy sources has been around for decades. Many companies have looked into it without committing to the change. However, now, more than ever before, it’s critically important for companies to embrace energy resilience as part of their risk-management strategies.