Energy Lifeline Sector Resilience: Low-Carbon Microgrids | Blue Lake Rancheria

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The Blue Lake Rancheria, located in a geographically isolated region of northwest California, has historically been affected by frequent power outages that have only increased in regularity because of climate change. Recognizing that community development efforts benefit from reliable, clean, and reasonably priced energy, the tribe established two award-winning low carbon microgrids with a third in design. The microgrids supply residents and businesses with reliable energy, even during emergencies, while reducing carbon emissions.