More than one hundred gathered at the Chicago Rockford International Airport to hear ComEd announce its plan to construct six microgrids across Northern Illinois–something the company is calling a groundbreaking technology.
A microgrid is a small power grid that connects to the main grid. It can also operate independently. They strengthen the reliability and resiliency of the grid, making it more difficult for areas to lose power.
But where do you construct the grids?
ComEd is going to place them near what they consider to be vital infrastructure areas.
“In our mind, it’s hospitals, it’s water, it’s transportation, it’s emergency response. You still have those pockets of critical infrastructure that are up and running,” says Anne Pramaggiore, President & CEO, ComEd.
This includes the Chicago Rockford International Airport, which has local officials excited.
Larry Morrissey – Mayor, City of Rockford For the full article click here
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