Success Stories
Learn how public utilities across the United States are innovating their systems for increased reliability
Utilities across the United States are leveraging funding opportunities to benefit their members with safe, economic and reliable power generation
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Providing electrified bus for local school district
In 2021 La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) and Durango School District 9-R located in Durango, Colorado acquired an electric school bus and installed a vehicle-to-grid capable DC fast charging station. LPEA funded the charging infrastructure…
Adding community solar as an accessible clean energy alternative
Sioux Valley Energy has constructed a Community Solar Array at its headquarters in Colman, SD. The Community Solar Array provided an opportunity for interested Sioux Valley Energy members to experience solar energy,…
Battery storage to enable variable power generation
United Power, located in the Denver, CO area, wanted to create a faster and reproducible workflow. This improved workflow helped develop, build, and energize battery systems that would work on the distribution grid to both offset demand during high use periods and provide a cost-effective back up system…
Commercial and industrial smart buildings pilot at Jay Peak Resort
In 2023 Vermont Electric Cooperative (VEC) collaborated with Efficiency Vermont and Dynamic Organics to develop a smart buildings pilot at Jay Peak Ski Resort (JPR). The project leverages JPR’s existing building management system and on average reduces load between 200-300 kW during the 13 peaks that VEC targets…
Installing floating photovoltaic for clean energy generation at Fort Lupton Waste Water Treatment Plant
The Fort Lupton Microgrid Project, led by United Power in partnership with Schneider Electric and the City of Fort Lupton, is a community-scale demonstration project designed to enhance energy resilience at the city-owned water treatment plant (WTP). The project includes a 900-kilowatt floating solar array,…
