Summary
Microgrids are increasingly recognized as a key component of modern energy systems, offering enhanced resiliency through renewable integration and flexible deployment across urban, rural, and industrial environments. Equally important is the focus on community engagement, ensuring that microgrids are being implemented in ways that enable collaboration between utilities and the communities they serve. Community microgrids present an opportunity to align technical innovation with social engagement, creating shared value beyond traditional infrastructure models. This paper examines the Bronzeville Community Microgrid (BCM) in
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Additional informations
| Publication type | Session Materials |
|---|---|
| Reference | C6_10805_2026 |
| Publication year | |
| Publisher | CIGRE |
| Country | United States of America |
| Study committees | |
| File size | 397 KB |
| Price for non member | 30 € |
| Price for member | 30 € |
Authors
KATONA Katy - Commonwealth Edison, United States of America; MUKANIA Christian - Commonwealth Edison, United States of America; ROSNER Kevin - Commonwealth Edison, United States of America; ALFORD Thomas - Commonwealth Edison, United States of America; KHALID Christopher - Commonwealth Edison, United States of America
Keywords
Microgrid - Bronzeville - PMU - Community - Battery Energy Storage System
