U.S. Coast Guard Yard Analysis of Microgrid to Reduce Onsite Generation Curtailment

Fact sheet provides analysis of a U.S. Coast Guard Yard project to install four 1-MW reciprocating generators that run off landfill gas.

Federal Energy Management Program

December 18, 2018
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Coast Guard Yard Renewable Energy Center

Fact sheet highlights a Federal Energy Management Program analysis and lessons learned from a U.S. Coast Guard Yard project to install four 1-MW reciprocating generators that run off landfill gas. The project initially performed below expectations due to underproduction of landfill gas, requiring a modification to the existing energy performance service contract to integrate natural gas, boost generator output, and add blackstart capabilities.