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Develop microgrids and distributed energy systems, especially for critical system and facilities.

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Focus of action
Develop Distributed Energy Systems
Option

Develop microgrids and distributed energy systems, especially for critical system and facilities.

Focus of action
Develop Distributed Energy Systems

Examples from plans

This option appears in resilience plans from around the country.

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Maintain hydroelectric generating capacity, if possible. If not possible, switch to pumped storage hydropower or deconstruction to allow for river restoration efforts. Drought Energy and Utilities Southwest Statewide Summary Report: California's Fourth Climate Change Assessment
Launch or expand combined solar and energy storage pilots to build power grid resilience during extreme weather. Extreme Heat Energy and Utilities Southwest Los Angeles, CA Resilience Strategy (p. 116 (pdf p. 60))
Decentralize energy supplies and energy storage capacity to improve energy independence. Multiple or All Hazards Energy and Utilities Southwest Statewide Summary Report: California's Fourth Climate Change Assessment
Support the study and development of microgrid infrastructure systems to enhance power quality, reliability and resilience for facilities during grid outages and under normal conditions. WindLandslidesMultiple or All HazardsSevere Winter WeatherFire (Wildfire)Extreme HeatFlooding – CoastalFlooding – General Energy and Utilities
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