Standby Charges Hinder Microgrid Adoption, says AlphaStruxure
Steve Pullins of AlphaStruxure makes the case that utility standby charges and departing load charges are inherently unfair. If the microgrid customer expects a service from the utility and it fails, then the customer should expect a rebate on standby charges, Pullins argues. By now, most people know that microgrids featuring on-site, sustainable energy generation can provide a resilient alternative. The result is that microgrid adoption is surging — both through customers making the capital investment for their own system, or through energy as a service providers like AlphaStruxure. Steve ...
Source: microgridknowledge.com