PG&E Selects Six Microgrid Projects for $30 Million Investment in California
What happened
Pacific Gas and Electric Company selected six new microgrid projects in California for a $30 million investment. This selection was made through the second application window of PG&Eās Microgrid Incentive Programme (MIP). The MIP originated from Senate Bill 1339, which directed the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to develop statewide microgrid policies in partnership with the California Energy Commission (CEC). Funding for the MIP is provided by three investor-owned utilities: Southern California Edison, San Diego Gas & Electric, and PG&E.
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Why it matters
The program prioritizes communities that face the greatest risk from power outages. The CPUC authorizes the MIP, which has been funded by the three investor-owned utilities, including Southern California Edison, San Diego Gas & Electric, and PG&E.
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Who's involved
- Southern California EdisonOne of the three investor-owned utilities contributing to the Microgrid Incentive Programme (MIP).
- California Public Utilities CommissionState government agency involved in developing statewide microgrid policies under the MIP framework.
- California Energy CommissionGovernment agency partnering with the CPUC on the development of statewide microgrid policies.
- Pacific Gas and Electric CompanyOne of the three investor-owned utilities contributing to the Microgrid Incentive Programme (MIP).
- San Diego Gas & ElectricOne of the three investor-owned utilities contributing to the Microgrid Incentive Programme (MIP).
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Pacific Gas and Electric CompanySpeculative
The company could see increased revenue streams through participation in the state-mandated microgrid projects.
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The entities involved
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Southern California Edison
electrical utility in Southern California, United States
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California Public Utilities Commission
state government agency of California
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California Energy Commission
government agency
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