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Microgrids

Microgrids

A “microgrid” is a set of power generation, storage, and transmission facilities that can connect and disconnect from the larger grid, creating a more resilient energy system and one in which local control can be exercised over the entire circuit of energy creation, purchasing, sale, and utilization. read more
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Gestión Desmocratizada De Redes

Gestión Democratizada De Redes

Operador de red independiente que conserva el acceso equitativo y gestiona los recursos desde fuentes distribuidas de energía. read more
Environment & Energy Democracy & Governance
Smart Energy Regions

Smart Energy Regions

Scale up local renewable energy supply and planning across a specified geographic region by clustering local initiatives into regional networks, facilitating regime level change through the coordination of local projects while respecting the autonomy of local energy initiatives. read more
Environment & Energy Democracy & Governance
Solar Purchasing Cooperatives

Solar Purchasing Cooperatives

Consumers band together to negotiate less expensive bulk pricing on solar equipment and installation fees for their homes from suppliers and contractors. read more
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Servicios De Energía Sostenible

Servicios De Energía Sostenible

Una oficina de compensación central, pública y sin fines de lucro que preste asistencia a los residentes e instituciones para que intercambien información, recursos y subsidios en cuanto a la eficacia energética y la generación de energía renovable. read more
Environment & Energy Democracy & Governance
On-Bill Financing

On-Bill Financing

Allows low-income residents without access to upfront capital or credit to finance energy improvements through the anticipated savings that will be realized on their lower bills. read more
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Redes Inteligentes

Redes Inteligentes

Aplicar tecnología de internet y comunicación bidireccional al sistema de distribución de electricidad para monitorear la demanda, aumentar la eficiencia, reducir interrupciones del servicio e integrar fuentes de energía renovables y distribuidas. read more
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Bancos Verdes De Servicio Público

Bancos Verdes De Servicio Público

Los bancos verdes de servicio público ofrecen el potencial del control local sobre la financiación pública proporcionando préstamos para apoyar desarrollo comunitario de energía renovable y a las empresas relacionadas. read more
Environment & Energy Democracy & Governance
Net Metering

Net Metering

Incentivizes green energy production by allowing families and institutions to run their electric meter backwards, selling excess power they generate back to the utility at the retail price they pay, rather than the lower rate paid to wholesale producers. read more
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