We help small cities design and build resilient microgrids
Who We Serve
We specialize in supporting small to mid-size municipalities and public agencies that need reliable power for critical services but lack the internal resources to plan and fund a full microgrid project.
- We commonly work with:
- Cities and towns
- County governments
- Public works departments
- Water & wastewater utilities
- Emergency management departments
- Police, fire, and 911 dispatch facilities
- Community shelters and emergency operations centers
- If your community is vulnerable to:
- Hurricanes, storms, floods, or heat events
- Aging electrical infrastructure
- Long utility outages
- Limited backup generation capacity
- We help you build a practical, step-by-step microgrid plan that fits your budget, timeline, and regulatory requirements.
The Problem
Most municipalities understand the importance of resilient power — but turning that awareness into a real project is where they get stuck.
Common challenges we see:
- Limited Staff Capacity
Public works and utilities teams are already stretched thin and don’t have time to manage complex energy studies and vendor coordination. - Unclear Project Scope
Many cities know they need backup power but lack a defined microgrid concept, site selection, and system sizing. - Funding Confusion
Federal and state programs exist, but it’s difficult to know which ones apply and what documentation is required to qualify. - Vendor-Driven Planning
Equipment vendors often push predefined solutions that may not be optimized for your actual loads or long-term costs. - Lack of a Clear Roadmap
Without a structured action plan, cities remain stuck in “discussion mode” for years with no progress.
Our role is to remove this confusion and give you a clean, independent, and buildable path forward.
Our Solution
We provide independent, vendor-neutral microgrid planning services for municipalities. We do not sell solar panels, batteries, or generators.
Our sole focus is to help you:
- Identify the right facilities
- Define the right system size and configuration
- Estimate realistic project costs
- Map out viable funding programs
- Build a clear execution roadmap
Our Core Service:
Microgrid Readiness Package
This package is designed for cities that want to move from
idea → defined project → fundable opportunity.
What’s Included:
- Critical Facility Assessment
Review of 1–3 essential facilities such as:
- Water and wastewater plants
- 911 dispatch centers
- Police and fire stations
- Emergency shelters
- Load & Power Demand Analysis
Evaluation of historical utility usage and critical load requirements during outages. - Conceptual Microgrid Design
High-level system configuration prepared by licensed engineers, including: - Recommended energy sources
- Approximate system size (kW / kWh)
- Conceptual one-line diagrams
- Order-of-Magnitude Cost Estimates
Preliminary capital and operating cost ranges to support budgeting and grant applications.
Additional Services (After Readiness Study)
- Grant and funding application support
- RFP and procurement document development
- Owner’s representative support during bidding
- Vendor evaluation and selection assistance
How It Works
Our Expertise
Step 1 – Discovery & Facility Selection
We begin with a short discovery call to understand your power risks, critical facilities, and resilience goals. Together, we select 1–3 priority sites for evaluation.
Step 2 – Engineering & Cost Analysis
Our engineering partners analyze your loads and develop a conceptual microgrid design along with realistic cost ranges and system sizing.
Step 3 – Funding & Implementation Roadmap
We identify applicable funding programs and deliver a 12–24 month action plan to guide your city from planning to procurement.
You receive a complete Microgrid Readiness Report that can be used for:
- Internal budgeting
- Grant applications
- Council or board approval
- RFP development