Description
Extreme weather and grid disruptions can threaten public safety and continuity of essential services. This action identifies where microgrids and energy storage could strengthen resilience for critical facilities (e.g., emergency shelters, public safety buildings, water/wastewater functions, communications hubs). Microgrids can keep power on locally during outages and support load management, while storage can provide backup and help integrate renewable energy. The planning process helps Plymouth prioritize sites based on risk, criticality, feasibility, and available funding. Success looks like a clear list of priority facilities, feasible project concepts, and eventual implementation that improves outage resilience and reduces reliance on diesel backup generation.