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Hosted by TISED'sÌýScholar-in-Residence, Chris Marnay, this event ​has multiple speakers with interesting perspectives!
Free | open to the public |ÌýÌý

Microgrids are locally controlled power systems, usually grid connected, but able to operate as electrical islands.ÌýÌýThe northeastern U.S. and Japan have embraced them following the twin disasters of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Hurricane Sandy. Not only have microgrids and their perceived benefits shifted beyond economic and environmental goals towards resilience, but they’ve begun to find a natural place in the policy arena. Quebec, whose energy situation appears blessed in many ways, does not seem to offer at first glance, a fertile landscape for microgrids. With abundant cheap carbon-free electricity, relatively undeveloped electricity markets, and faded memories of the 1998 ice storm, the province looks distinct from its neighbors to the south.ÌýJoin us with multi-disciplinary experts as we visit microgrid technology, policy, and our economic context, in an effort to assess microgrids’ potential contribution to our energy future! Topic overview and speaker list here

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The Microgrid Working Group want your constructive comments, suggestions, and your questions!Ìý

What are the opportunities and challenges for microgrids? The working group will produce aÌýwhite paper published on TISED's website and thoughtful written comments will be included and will contribute to our April 25th event!ÌýYour input will make a difference! If you'd like, re-read the topic overviewÌýfirst, then submit your comments hereÌý(anonymously if you'd like), or tised [at] mcgill.ca (subject: My%20comments%20for%20the%20Microgrid%20Working%20Group) (email them directly to TISED).Ìý