Option

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

Option

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

Examples from plans

This option appears in resilience plans from around the country.

Option from plan Hazards Sort descending Assets Region Source Plan
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
Maintain hydroelectric generating capacity as feasible Extreme Heat 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))
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. High WindsLandslidesMultiple or All HazardsSevere Winter WeatherWildfireExtreme HeatFlooding – CoastalFlooding – General Energy and Utilities
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