Senate hearing covers microgrid bill that would authorize local microgrids and define small modular reactor use
Sen. David Waters introduced SB 230 to authorize state approval of localized microgrids for critical infrastructure and to add a statutory definition for small modular reactors (SMRs); Department of Energy and Eversource raised concerns about safety, redundancy, rulemaking and recommended waiting for an ongoing DOE microgrid study.
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Sen. David Waters (District 4) told the committee Senate Bill 230 would provide a statutory framework for microgrids, define what qualifies as a microgrid, and add a statutory definition for small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) so they can be considered as a clean energy resource in authorized microgrids.
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