ERock Will Use Food Waste Gas to Power Its San Jose Microgrid
ERock’s gas-powered microgrid in San Jose, the construction of which was announced in June 2022, will use gas made from food waste as backup power. This microgrid will offer energy resilience to the nearby Microsoft data center when outages affect the area or when the local grid tells facilities to reduce power as California’s Base Interruptible Power (BIP) protocol demands.
A Bastion of Independence and a Beacon of Hope: Texas Becomes a Model for Energy Transformation
The state of Texas has had a rich history of independence since 1836, when Texan rebels led by General Sam Houston fought decisive battles at the Alamo and San Jacinto to secure their freedom from Mexico.
Making the Case for More Microgrids in Texas and Beyond
In June 2023, Texas experienced a common heatwave with some uncommon consequences. As the temperature rose, so did the amount of stress on the state’s independent power grid. In turn, the price of electricity rose, too — all the way to $4,000 per megawatt-hour.
Can Microgrids Help Virginia Meet Its Renewable Energy Goals? Many Enthusiasts Think So
One thing is for sure: Virginia is one of the hottest data center markets in the nation. In fact, some experts refer to Northern Virginia as “the data center capital of the world.”