Microgrids generate, store, and manage their own power, and can disconnect from the utility grid entirely during outages. Real-world systems, from UC San Diego's 92 percent self-powered campus to ...

Vineyard Power plans to determine which homes need the support most.

Residents can cool off, charge devices, or get assistance.

For many households, basic electric service is becoming harder to afford just as summer heat makes it even more essential. ...