This section presents a series of Fact Sheets and associated Webinars that provide quick explanations of a series of critical challenges currently facing the successful procurement and financing of local government microgrids. The content draws directly from findings of a multi-year research project undertaken by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities with financial support from the United States Department of Energy.
The Fact Sheets provide summary overview information that is further unpacked in each associated Webinar.
Current Status & Challenges
Procurement Challenges
Financing Challenges
Public Policy Challenges
EDC Challenges
Technology Challenges
Other Challenges
Moving Beyond the Challenges
Stakeholder Meeting Special Presentation
An additional presentation — Developing Town Center Microgrids — provides an overview and summation of the multiple challenges discussed in the Fact Sheets and their associated, single-topic Webinars. The presentation was delivered at the final stakeholder meeting held for the research project.