By Aron Bowman, President, ELM MicroGrid As utilities, developers, and communities work to meet rapidly growing electricity demand driven by electrification, population growth, and AI-powered data centers, one thing has become increasingly clear: The fastest megawatt isn’t the one waiting in an interconnection queue. It’s the one that’s already connected to the grid. Across the United States, […]
By Aron Bowman, President, ELM MicroGrid Over the last several years, the energy industry has focused heavily on large-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) deployed alongside generation and transmission infrastructure. These massive installations, often delivering hundreds of megawatt-hours of storage capacity, have become increasingly important as utilities work to support electrification and maintain grid stability.
By Aron Bowman, President, ELM MicroGrid As the energy transition accelerates, much of the conversation focuses on what powers our future: solar, wind, and energy storage. But an equally important question often goes unasked: Where is the infrastructure behind that future being built? At ELM MicroGrid, we believe the answer is clear. The future of
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This article was researched by the ELM MicroGrid marketing team. As threats from extreme weather, aging infrastructure, and grid disruptions increase, local leaders are searching for ways to keep critical services running for communities when the power goes out. One of the most promising solutions is the microgrid. A microgrid is a localized energy system
This article was researched and reviewed by the ELM MicroGrid marketing team. How Can Microgrids Support EV Charging As electric vehicle (EV) adoption continues to accelerate, attention increasingly turns to the infrastructure needed to support the growing demand for energy while maintaining grid stability. With public charging networks expanding and companies electrifying their fleets, can
This article was researched and drafted by Noah Bowman and reviewed by the ELM MicroGrid marketing team. The federal incentive landscape for renewable energy is changing quickly. While battery energy storage projects remain eligible for valuable tax incentives, qualifying for those incentives has become more complicated than ever. Recent legislation, including the One Big Beautiful
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This article was researched and drafted by Allison Ullenius and reviewed by the ELM MicroGrid marketing team. What Is Peak Shaving? In commercial and industrial settings, power usage changes throughout the day. Powering up equipment, speeding up production, and cooling buildings on hot afternoons all contribute to higher electricity demand. Consequently, utilities must constantly manage
