Cuyahoga County, OH is creating the first county-run utility department in the state of Ohio
Cuyahoga County, OH county-run utility department microgrids
The Cuyahoga County Council approved plans to create the first county-run utility department in state of Ohio. The county-run utility department is the council's first step in establishing a microgrid system. The county is currently searching for a consultant to help find candidates for developing and operating the microgrids. The develop-operator who would serve as the day-to-day energy provider to local businesses while the microgrid would provide a back-up energy supply during outages.
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Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Sets Microgrid Plan in Motion
The Cuyahoga County Council has approved the creation of a county-run utility, which will be a first in Ohio. The council sees this move as the first step in establishing a microgrid system.
Cuyahoga County’s microgrid plan moves forward with creation of county-run utility department - cleveland.com
Microgrids are billed as a climate-friendly business-attraction tool aimed at manufacturers and other companies that require a constant stream of electricity.
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