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Resilient Power Solutions for Critical Infrastructure: Leveraging Natural Gas Generators

November 1, 2023

The world is rapidly changing, and maintaining a reliable power supply is paramount, especially for critical infrastructure systems such as hospitals, data centers, and emergency services. Disruptions to the electrical grid can have catastrophic consequences, making it imperative to invest in resilient power solutions. One technology that has proven its worth in ensuring uninterrupted power is natural gas generators. In this article, we will explore how natural gas generators offer a viable and efficient solution for critical infrastructure, focusing on their reliability, environmental benefits, and cost-effectiveness. Reliability When it comes to critical infrastructure, reliability is non-negotiable. Natural gas generators have established themselves as a reliable power source, offering consistent performance even during times of grid outages or extreme weather conditions. Unlike renewable energy sources that rely on weather conditions, natural gas generators provide continuous power, making them a steadfast choice for critical systems that demand an uninterrupted electricity supply. These generators are designed with advanced technology and sophisticated control systems that ensure seamless operations. They can automatically detect power failures and swiftly transition to generator power, minimizing downtime and preventing

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Unveiling ISO and RTO: Powering Efficient Grids and Deregulated Markets

August 24, 2023

In the intricate landscape of the modern electricity industry, Independent System Operators (ISOs) and Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) stand as vital guardians of grid stability and catalysts for efficient power markets. As electricity consumption continues to surge and the integration of renewable energy sources becomes paramount, understanding the roles, qualities, and differences between ISOs and RTOs becomes crucial. Moreover, exploring the benefits of a deregulated market, shaped in part by these entities, sheds light on the transformation of the power sector. The Role and Qualities of ISOs and RTOs: ISOs and RTOs are specialized entities responsible for managing, coordinating, and optimizing the transmission and distribution of electricity across defined geographic regions. Their primary aim is to ensure the reliable, safe, and efficient operation of the electric grid. By overseeing power generation, transmission, and consumption, ISOs and RTOs mitigate the risk of blackouts, improve power flow, and pave the way for the integration of diverse energy sources. Key Qualities of ISOs and RTOs: Grid Reliability ISOs and RTOs prioritize grid reliability by constantly monitoring and managing the electricity system. They balance

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The Importance of an Automatic Transfer Switch in Backup Power Systems

June 30, 2023

An Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) is a critical component of a backup power system that ensures and automatic transfer of power supply from the primary power source to a backup generator during a power outage. It plays a vital role in maintaining power supply in various industries, including healthcare, data centers, and manufacturing. This article will explore what an ATS is, how it works, and its advantages. What is an Automatic Transfer Switch? An ATS is an electrical device that switches the power supply source from the utility grid to a backup generator in the event of a power outage. It is designed to detect power outages and immediately transfer the power supply to the backup generator, which can be powered by natural gas, propane, or diesel. An ATS also monitors the power supply from the backup generator to ensure that it is stable and reliable. How does an Automatic Transfer Switch work? An ATS works by constantly monitoring the voltage and frequency of the incoming power supply from the utility grid. When a power outage occurs, the ATS automatically

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Overcoming Microgrid Selection Barriers: Three Roadblocks to Consider

February 16, 2023

Microgrids have proved to be a reliable and sustainable way to provide energy to communities, businesses, and institutions in recent years, However the process of selecting the appropriate microgrid solution for a given location can be complex and challenging. Three significant roadblocks typically arise when decisions are made about whether to build (and pay for) a microgrid. Two or three of these roadblocks are often present, but any of them can stop the decision-making process. Roadblock 1: Determining the desired application for a given location Stated simply, what are we going to do and why are we going to do it? Answering these questions can be difficult because there are numerous desirable goals to go after. Often, organizations have the desire to achieve multiple goals that require different approaches to accomplish. So, a solution may look inefficient at best or illusive at worst. An excellent method to cut through the clutter is to determine a location’s power load requirement and the time a standby solution must provide backup power in the event of a grid outage. For example, suppose a

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Implementing a Microgrid for Demand Response

June 10, 2022

With increasing power outages and electricity rate volatility, you know you need backup power. You also know you need to offset the associated costs of your backup power and microgrid through your local utility-sponsored demand response programs. So, what’s next? Continue reading to learn the steps we walk our clients through for microgrid and demand response program implementation. Choosing the right demand response program Evaluate Site Load A site load energy audit will be one of the first steps toward implementing a microgrid for demand response. Determining load profile, peak demand, and identifying critical loads are essential first steps in installing the most efficient assets on site for a given load. Evaluating a site load requires looking at utility data over as long a relevant time span as possible. Many commercial businesses rely on a preferred demand response partner/asset manager like Mesa Solutions to help with their energy audit, analysis, and recommendations for a turnkey Resiliency-as-a-Service Program offering. Asset Management Strategy Most local utilities offer a variety of demand response programs. Not all may be the right fit for your

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The Lesser-known Benefits of Microgrids

March 23, 2022

Hospitals, colleges, utilities, and more are resorting to microgrids to ensure their customers and facilities stay powered. A microgrid is like your own electricity grid, run with one or more fuel sources, including natural gas, wind, solar, and more. Microgrids produce power both while connected and disconnected from the main-utility grid and offer the ability to store energy – for when you need it most. Keeping you powered through storms, states of emergencies, and brownouts is the most known and celebrated benefit of a microgrid, but there’s plenty more reward to be reaped. Discover the remaining, lesser-known benefits below. Microgrids Help You Become Carbon Compliant  Top Fortune 100 companies, including Apple, Ford, and Verizon have committed to becoming carbon neutral within the next 30-40 years. To meet demanding legislation and aggressive timelines, they have turned to nontraditional sources of energy generation offering low carbon output and resorting to greener fuels to bridge the gap. Microgrids are the perfect solution with their ability to integrate renewable energy resources. When your microgrid blueprint includes a diverse mix of renewable energy, coupled with

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Bridging the Gap to a Net Zero Carbon Footprint

March 23, 2022

Fossil fuel impacts on climate change are driving aggressive timelines for local and state governments to eliminate fossil fuels from electricity production. Oil and gas companies, automobile manufacturers, investor-owned utilities and other fossil fuel-reliant companies are pledging to reduce or eliminate their reliance on emission-generating products by 2050, 2040 and even 2035. Is a more rapid conversion to renewables and elimination of natural gas-powered energy production better for the environment? Mesa Solutions Energy Specialists are taking a more holistic look at the impact of power and finding that may not be the case. Methane Occurs Naturally Methane is a result of natural processes. No amount of solar, wind, fuel cell or geothermal transition will stop methane production. In fact, electrical generation only accounts for 27% of total greenhouse gas emissions (GHG).¹ While 50-65% of methane emissions are caused by human activity.²36% of methane emissions are from mining, natural gas and oil extraction.³ The extraction of oil isn’t going away anytime soon. Oil is used to develop and manufacture nearly all household and industrial items. Despite current, concentrated efforts to reduce

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How Microgrids Save Schools Money

October 14, 2021

Introduction Microgrids, while still in the early stages of adoption, are being widely utilized at a rapidly growing rate. As more resources become available and research expands on the benefits of this power solution, trends are appearing that highlight the unique situations in which microgrids are most effective. This paper will focus on one of those trends, gathering some of the widely available information demonstrating why schools and universities are in a unique place to benefit from the growing deployment of microgrids. And not only are schools well-positioned to benefit, but they can be a decisive asset to the advancement of efficient, cutting-edge, and environmentally friendly energy that microgrids bring. When it comes to why schools are a particularly good place for saving money with microgrids, it’s important to take the path of stone-cold economics: downtime costs, energy costs and environmental costs will be the main focus. This paper will first describe why schools experience these costs. Then it will explain how a microgrid could mitigate them, concluding with a short section on the options for financing a microgrid, including

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