Baton Rouge General and Entergy Work Together to Build New Hospital Generators
Louisiana is one of the parts of the country most affected by extreme weather events. Hurricanes knock out power for days or even weeks at a time, and flooding often makes it impossible to travel to get fuel for generators. That’s a serious concern for everyone, but especially for hospitals that depend on electricity to run crucial, life-saving equipment.
Is the U.S. Ready for the Microgrid Movement? The Answer Might Surprise You
Microgrids, which are small-scale power grids that can operate independently of the larger grid network, are destined to be a part of the future. They provide many benefits for jurisdictions across the United States, including powering critical facilities, reducing carbon emissions, and improving energy resilience during peak use.
Remote Monitoring Increases Power Generation Effectiveness and Efficiency
In today’s power generation landscape, companies are faced with three main challenges. First, there’s the increase in the number of electricity production technologies. Second, they must contend with a rise in rural power generation facilities. Third, unpredictable weather patterns are threatening the grid.
Why Backup Power Is Essential to Life and Business
In January of 2024, a dangerous snowstorm in Buffalo, New York, led the NFL to postpone a much-anticipated playoff matchup between the Steelers and the Bills. Some events have caused much more severe consequences, including the loss of life and property that occurred during 2021’s Winter Storm Uri in Texas.
Hydrogen Blending for Generators: How ERock Is Tackling Challenges
ERock, a Texas-based company that offers microgrid solutions for energy resiliency, has been awarded a $2.1 million research grant by the California Energy Commission to focus on hydrogen blending.
ERock’s Continued Growth Fueled by Increasing Power Demands
ERock is a natural gas-powered microgrid manufacturer based out of Houston that is seeing continued growth because of the ever-increasing demand for microgrid power. This isn’t a complete surprise — not with the catastrophic weather events that have wracked the country in recent years and the need for more data centers because of increased AI usage.
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.”