An Introduction to Distributed Generation
Understanding Your Options
Whether you’re a homeowner, a small business, or just exploring clean energy, we’re here to help you understand your options, responsibilities, and next steps.
Benefits of Distributed Generation?
Distributed Generation, often called Private Generation or Customer-Generated Power, refers to smaller-scale energy systems, such as solar panels, that allow you to generate and even store your own electricity instead of relying entirely on the power grid.
You might benefit if:
- You want to lower your energy bill with solar or batteries
- You own a home or building with roof or land space
- You manage a commercial property that uses a lot of energy
- You’re part of a community solar group or co-op
Explore What’s Possible
Distributed Generation isn’t one-size-fits-all. Depending on your goals, site conditions, and energy needs, different technologies may work better for you. Here’s a breakdown of technologies you can use:
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System Type |
What it is |
Best For |
|---|---|---|
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System Type SOLAR |
What it is Solar is energy harnessed from the sun and stored in batteries for later use. Find out more here. |
Best For Homes and small businesses |
|
System Type COMMUNITY SOLAR |
What it is Any solar farm where electricity generation is shared. |
Best For Communities who want to share benefits of solar power |
|
System Type BATTERY STORAGE |
What it is Stores energy for later use (often paired with solar) |
Best For Community solar projects, pairing with solar generation or as backup power |
|
System Type COMBINED HEAT & POWER (CHP) |
What it is Generates electricity and heat from a single fuel source |
Best For Buildings with steady heat demand |
|
System Type FUEL CELLS |
What it is Uses chemical reactions to generate electricity |
Best For Clean, quiet energy for large sites |
|
System Type WIND |
What it is On-site wind turbines generating electricity |
Best For Rural or open-space properties |
Get Started
Whether you’re just curious or ready to install, we’ve got clear next steps to help you move forward. Start with what works best for where you are:
