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Microgrid Activates Energy Resilience, Sustainability at Montgomery County Public Safety Headquarters and Correctional Facility


GAITHERSBURG, Md., Oct. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett will announce the official activation of two advanced microgrids.

Officials joining Leggett at the activation event included, Montgomery County Council President Hans Riemer; Montgomery County Councilmembers Roger Berliner and Sidney Katz; Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency U.S. Department of Energy Kathleen Hogan; Director of the Maryland Energy Administration Mary Beth Tung; Montgomery County Department of General Services Director David Dise; Schneider Electric Senior Vice President Strategy, Business Development & Government Relations Kevin Self; Vice President Duke Energy Renewables and Commercial Portfolio Chris Fallon; and Senior Vice President, U.S. Green Building Council David Witek; Pepco, Region Vice President, Maryland Affairs Jerry Pasternak

The advanced microgrid project increases the amount of clean energy generated by County facilities and ensures that Montgomery County Public Safety Headquarters and Correctional Facility can operate independent from the power grid during major emergencies. The Montgomery County Public Safety Headquarters' microgrid achieved Performance Excellence in Electricity Renewal (PEER) certification from Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) and is the first Maryland project and public safety headquarters to certify. PEER is the world's first certification program that measures and improves power system performance and electricity infrastructure.

Following brief remarks and the ceremonial activation, the media is invited for a guided tour of the project.

 

SOURCE Montgomery County


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