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MilliporeSigma, the Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, worked with Microgrid Energy to install a rooftop solar array on its new LEED certifiable facility in Burlington, Massachusetts. The facility was custom-built by The Gutierrez Company for MilliporeSigma and incorporated countless energy efficiency measures. The 182-kilowatt solar array is another example of the company’s…
By: Pivot Energy
June 3, 2018
Mountain Parks Electric recently signed a 20-year agreement with Pivot Energy to purchase the power generated by 1.3 megawatt solar array that will be developed later this year. This agreement enables Mountain Parks Electric to save on wholesale power costs while also increasing their local renewable power supply. Read the full story here
By: Pivot Energy
May 9, 2018
Thanks to a partnership with Pivot Energy, Grand Junction Regional Airport Authority’s electricity will be offset by solar power before the end of 2018. Following the execution of a 20-year community solar subscription agreement with Microgrid Energy, the Colorado Airport will have access to 1.16 MW of electricity annually from two community solar gardens–enough to…
By: Pivot Energy
April 25, 2018
Microgrid Energy’s one-megawatt Community Solar project in Garfield County, Colorado was recently given the green light for development! Construction is scheduled to begin later this summer and is expected to be complete by October. The project will generate enough power to serve the equivalent electrical needs of 175-200 homes annually, providing clean, renewable energy at a fixed-rate…
By: Pivot Energy
March 26, 2018
Microgrid Energy recently completed a solar PV-based microgrid installation at Fremont Fire Station 11 in Fremont, California. They microgrid will allow the fire station to continue operating in the event of a grid outage, while at the same time reducing their carbon footprint and locking in their energy rates for the foreseeable future. In partnership…
By: Pivot Energy
August 17, 2017
Microgrid is currently wrapping up the installation of solar arrays on twelve Whole Foods Markets across the country. The first projects were installed in Massachusetts and Texas at the end of 2016, and the last projects are being installed in California this summer. The portfolio totals more than 1.6 MW, with sites ranging from 27…
By: Pivot Energy
July 31, 2017
Microgrid Energy recently expanded into a new office space in downtown St. Louis, solidifying a commitment to its flagship office and headquarters. Located at 224 N 7thStreet, the office is just down the street from Busch Stadium and a short walk from the Gateway Arch. The 107-year-old building features updated office spaces, conference room space…
By: Pivot Energy
February 3, 2017
Microgrid Energy recently expanded its footprint with the establishment of a permanent office in Denver, Colorado. In October, the company relocated its veteran sales director, Kacie Peters, to establish the market for commercial PACE projects and recruited Mat Elmore, formerly with Elevate Energy, to help head up the new regional team. “We hope to take…
By: Pivot Energy
April 18, 2016
Microgrid’s volunteer day at the Ethical Society a success! As part of the 3BL philosophy, Microgrid is dedicated to growing and nurturing our community as a whole, and volunteering is one of the ways we achieve that. The 25 kW solar array we installed on the roof in 2014 is functioning well and providing energy savings to…
By: Pivot Energy
November 16, 2015
Saint Louis University celebrated the culmination of the installation of nine solar arrays throughout the midtown campus Friday during the “Solar at SLU” reception at the Everest Education Union. Brandon Verhoff, director of Sustainability and Benchmarking, welcomed a crowd of nearly 50 people, followed by remarks from Rick Hunter, CEO of Microgrid Solar, a partner…
By: Pivot Energy
October 26, 2015
