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:
|
System Type |
What it is |
Best For |
|---|---|---|
|
SOLAR |
Solar is energy harnessed from the sun and stored in batteries for later use. Find out more here. |
Homes and small businesses |
|
COMMUNITY SOLAR |
Any solar farm where electricity generation is shared. |
Communities who want to share benefits of solar power |
|
BATTERY STORAGE |
Stores energy for later use (often paired with solar) |
Community solar projects, pairing with solar generation or as backup power |
|
COMBINED HEAT & POWER (CHP) |
Generates electricity and heat from a single fuel source |
Buildings with steady heat demand |
|
FUEL CELLS |
Uses chemical reactions to generate electricity |
Clean, quiet energy for large sites |
|
WIND |
On-site wind turbines generating electricity |
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:
