As we face the harsh reality of climate change, there is near-universal agreement—or at least near-universal lip service—that we must reverse this global crisis.

Thoughtful observers overwhelmingly agree that rapidly reducing our reliance on fossil fuels is essential to the survival of human civilization.

Yet, many questions remain: how do we transition to renewable energy sources like wind and solar when they aren’t always reliable? How do we meet the energy demands of modern society, especially as electricity use continues to grow exponentially? The answers lie in rethinking how we produce and distribute energy, and the solution is already at our fingertips: microgrids.

Before we dive into the benefits of microgrids, it’s crucial to understand the limitations of our current energy infrastructure. The U.S. operates on just three main power grids: one for the West Coast, one for the East Coast, and one for Texas. These centralized grids rely on massive power plants—most of which burn fossil fuels—and an extensive network of transmission lines to distribute electricity over long distances.

This centralized system has several significant drawbacks: First, it’s highly inefficient. As electricity travels long distances, a significant portion of that power is wasted by line losses, meaning we must generate more power to meet the same demand. Second, these power lines are vulnerable to disruption. In California, faulty power lines have been responsible for some of the state’s most devastating wildfires. As a result, when a single line or substation fails, it can knock out power for millions of people.

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