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North Unit irrigation district outlines hydroelectric ‘microgrid’ to power Redmond-area critical sites
Summary
North Unit Irrigation District and partners presented a hydroelectric resilience and microgrid proposal that would pipe a section of the district’s main canal to generate backup power for the airport, National Guard training facilities and other critical sites; presenters said design work is ~50% complete and funding applications are underway.
North Unit Irrigation District officials told the Redmond City Council they are pursuing a hydroelectric resilience project that would pipe a section of the district’s main canal and pair it with solar and battery storage to create a localized microgrid capable of powering critical facilities during large outages.
Mike Britton, executive manager of North Unit Irrigation District, said feasibility work shows the canal’s hydro potential can “meet the critical needs of the community,” and that partners including Farmers Conservation Alliance and engineering firms are working on design and permitting. He said grant and subsidy programs from the Oregon Department of Energy, Energy Trust of…
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