Explore the Microgrid Ecosystem

Tribal Microgrid Owner-Operators Operate local power systems for tribal facilities and emergency services. Blue Lake Rancheria is a California example; its experience does not establish every community’s priorities.
Tribal Microgrid Owner-Operators Operate local power systems for tribal facilities and emergency services. Blue Lake Rancheria is a California example; its experience does not establish every community’s priorities.

Organizations to Explore
Blue Lake Rancheria Operates and maintains a tribal microgrid through its building, construction and utilities team. Its current department page also describes electrical work on the Redwood Coast Airport Microgrid.
Kiashke Zaaging Anishinaabek – Gull Bay First Nation Developed the Giizis solar and storage microgrid with Ontario Power Generation. OPG’s August 2019 release reports operation and assigns maintenance to the Nation’s development corporation, Ma’iingan Development Inc.
Colusa Indian Community Owns an island-mode microgrid operated by its Tribal Utility Authority, according to its wholly owned company Colusa Indian Energy. That company also develops, builds and services energy projects for other clients.

How They Connect
Tribal Microgrid Owner-Operators — Site Power Service Output: Site Power Service.
Tribal Microgrid Owner-Operators — Battery Energy Storage Uses: Battery Energy Storage.
Solar Photovoltaics — Site Power Service Method for: Site Power Service.
Gas Generation — Site Power Service Method for: Site Power Service.
Energy as a Service Contract — Site Power Service Provides access to: Site Power Service.

Products & Services
Site Power Service Power from a local system for buses or critical facilities.

Methods & Technologies
Battery Energy Storage Stores and supplies electricity as part of the site power system.
Gas Generation Generators provide part of the Brookville site’s power system.
Solar Photovoltaics Solar panels generate electricity at the two documented sites.

Routes to Buyers
Energy as a Service Contract The county obtains project power infrastructure under a long-term agreement with AlphaStruxure.

Sources
California Energy Commission: Blue Lake Rancheria Microgrid Report Read the source for scope and details.
Schatz Energy Research Center, Cal Poly Humboldt official evidence Read the source for scope and details.
Blue Lake Rancheria official evidence Read the source for scope and details.
Colusa Indian Community official evidence Read the source for scope and details.
Kiashke Zaaging Anishinaabek – Gull Bay First Nation official evidence Read the source for scope and details.
Kiashke Zaaging Anishinaabek – Gull Bay First Nation official evidence Read the source for scope and details.
Montgomery County: Brookville Smart Energy Bus Depot Completion Read the source for scope and details.
Department of Energy: Tribal Microgrids During Grid Shutdowns Read the source for scope and details.
Schneider Electric: Brookville Bus Depot Read the source for scope and details.