Local Governments

City, county, and even state governments are having to confront problems relating to their energy supply and environmental conditions. It has become evident that the existing electric power infrastructure in the US (the "grid") cannot keep pace with the escalating demand for quality power, particularly in cities and metropolitan areas. This is an important issue for local governments not only during "normal" times but also particularly during times of natural or man-made disasters when the supply of electricity from the grid can be knocked out for sustained periods of time.

Another energy supply issue is rising cost of electricity and fossil fuels. Escalating energy costs are eating up local budgets, leaving less and less for other services. The price of fossil fuels and electricity from the grid are forecast to continue their upward path and will be subject to wide swings as they continue to climb.

On-site energy from renewable sources has gained a prominent place in the arsenal of strategic initiatives implemented by many local governments. On-site energy allows authorities to circumvent bottlenecks or vulnerable power lines to locate power where it is needed. It can also be used to ensure power is available when needed for critical services and emergency responders. Equally important, the price of renewably generated energy is constant and predictable, making budgets much more manageable. Switch provides systems and services to help city and local governments meet their energy and environmental needs. Some of the many possible applications include:

  • First responders
  • Hospitals
  • Traffic & street lights
  • Water supply and treatment facilities
  • Disaster response
  • Meeting rising energy demands
  • Increasing the reliability of the local distribution grid
  • Managing the demand for electricity
  • Meeting environmental goals related to air quality or climate change

On-site renewable systems from Switch have a number of advantages. They are located close to the electric load, so they can be relied upon to deliver high quality power. They also are clean, quiet, and produce little or no pollution. Finally, they can be used to improve the reliability of the local electric grid and augment upgrades to the electric grid.

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