Northeast renewables developer Agilitas Energy completed a 3-MW/9-MWh energy storage project to support the public utility service in Pascoag, Rhode Island.
Credit: Agilitas Energy
Acquired by Agilitas Energy in April 2021, the Ocean State project will participate in ISO-New England markets and serve as a peak load reducer for Pascoag Utility District (PUD). The battery storage system will charge from the grid when there is excess energy and when costs are lower, and discharge that energy when demand is high. This will deliver low-cost energy for PUD customers and enhance the grid’s reliability and resiliency.
“The Pascoag Utility District prides itself on being the energy provider that its customers can count on to keep the lights on. As demand grows due to increased electrification and extreme weather conditions, we want to ensure Pascoag and Harrisville residents experience…
