Lisa Cohn

Portland

Feature Writer at Microgrid Knowledge

Writer, Author and Podcast Host at Freelance

Award-winning writer specializing in the clean energy transition https://t.co/LOc0gng2Uq, https://t.co/h4vowxjioK, https://t.co/JHRzbmijnP #cleanenergywriter #energywriter

Articles

Microgrid Knowledge - May 28th, 2025

1 week ago | endeavor.omeclk.com | Lisa Cohn

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Groups Seek to Create a Microgrid Serving a Multi-Family Project in Northern California, But PG&E’s Cooperation Is Needed

1 week ago | microgridknowledge.com | Lisa Cohn

It’s not easy to deploy a microgrid for multi-family housing projects in California because existing state laws don’t allow for master metering–using one meter to provide electricity to all the units in a housing complex. That’s a challenge, given that 45% of Californians are renters who don’t have access to renewable energy, according to Clean Coalition, a non-profit advocacy group which aims to advance the use of sustainable energy technologies.
Microgrid Knowledge - May 19th, 2025

2 weeks ago | endeavor.omeclk.com | Lisa Cohn

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Oregon Bills Would Advance Microgrids by Creating Resiliency Corridors and Boosting Community Powers

2 weeks ago | microgridknowledge.com | Lisa Cohn

In response to power outages caused by climate-change related natural disasters such as wildfires and extreme weather in Oregon, a coalition of stakeholders seeks to make it easier to deploy microgrids with two bills—HB 2065 and HB 2066– now in the state legislature. In addition to paving the way for microgrids to provide resilience, the bills aim to advance local energy production and energy storage to insulate communities from rising costs due to load growth, according to Sustainable Northwest.
Finding New Ways to Grow Professionally

3 weeks ago | jmoreliving.com | Lisa Cohn

Across industries, organizations are always on the lookout for talented professionals who bring experience and skill but also care deeply about the impact of their work. There’s a growing pool of individuals with just that combination — highly skilled professionals who have spent their careers in service-oriented roles and are now seeking new opportunities to grow, contribute, and make a difference. These candidates are more than just experienced — they’re purpose-driven.
Why Direct Current Microgrids Work Best in Some, But Not All, Scenarios

3 weeks ago | microgridknowledge.com | Lisa Cohn

The idea of creating direct current (DC) microgrids to yield efficiencies is gaining ground in the U.S. and Europe as more and more DC devices are added to homes and businesses. In fact, Current/OS Foundation, which is funded by Schneider Electric Foundation, Siemens and 82 other industry players, aims to expand the use of DC microgrids, arguing that DC microgrids at the grid edge could help integrate renewables, reduce power demand, lower costs and create efficiencies.
Microgrid Knowledge - May 12th, 2025

3 weeks ago | endeavor.omeclk.com | Lisa Cohn

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Microgrid Knowledge - May 7th, 2025

1 month ago | endeavor.omeclk.com | Lisa Cohn

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Testing a Flow Battery for a California Health Center Serving a High-Fire-Risk Community

1 month ago | microgridknowledge.com | Lisa Cohn

In the high-fire-risk community of Lancaster, California, Los Angeles County operates the High Desert Regional Health Center, which has no electricity backup despite its urgent care function within the community. That means when Southern California Edison (SCE) implements public safety power shutoffs aimed at avoiding fires sparked by utility electrical equipment, the hospital goes dark, said Edward Chiao, managing director of Long Hill Energy Partners, a clean energy developer.
Microgrids and DERs Front and Center at Oregon Solar & Storage Industries Association Conference in May

1 month ago | microgridknowledge.com | Lisa Cohn

The 2025 Oregon Solar & Storage Industries Association (OSSIA) conference, May 13-15 at Crowne Plaza Portland will include a microgrid panel, legislation updates that include a microgrid bill and a keynote speaker who will focus on distributed power plants. Here are some of the events of interest to microgrid and distributed power industry members:May 14:Microgrids: Addressing Power Outages with Solar and Storage.