From Pilots to Portfolios: Scaling the Rollout of Utility Microgrids

Across the United States, electric utilities are facing mounting pressure to deliver safe, reliable, and affordable energy while navigating a rapidly changing risk and policy landscape. From threats to infrastructure including extreme weather and asset degradation, to regulatory pressures such as decarbonization mandates and evolving customer expectations, the challenges are growing in both complexity and urgency.

Microgrids are emerging as a powerful solution. These localized energy systems can operate independently from the main grid and offer a wide range of benefits to both utilities and customers. Yet despite their promise, microgrids are often stuck in the pilot phase, leaving significant value untapped.

This report explores how utilities can move from pilots to full-scale deployment. Download our report to:

• Understand the full value stack of microgrids, including clean power, infrastructure deferral, and improved resilience.
• Identify key barriers to scale, such as regulatory uncertainty and lack of standardized valuation.
• Apply a practical framework to prioritize sites based on financial impact and accelerate rollout.