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The $1.16 million that Fairfield will receive will go toward the purchase of 50 kW natural gas reciprocating engine, 250 kW natural gas reciprocating engine, 47 kW PV solar for the town's police station, emergency operations center, cell tower, fire headquarters and public shelter.
“I am very grateful that our community is receiving this critical funding since it is crucial to keep our public and infrastructure safe,” said First Selectman Michael C. Tetreau in a statement. “The Fairfield Public Safety Microgrid project will ensure that our police station, fire department headquarters, and the homeless shelter at Operation Hope will always have 100 percent of their electric needs provided in any disaster.”
The Microgrid Pilot Program is part of an initiative started by Gov. Dannel Malloy and Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Daniel C. Esty and is designed to develop innovative ways to keep critical buildings powered during electric grid outages.
"These projects will help protect residents and vital public services even when the power goes out, and in doing so allow us to provide critical services during times of emergency. Over the next two years, I’ve recommended an additional $30 million in funding for the state’s microgrid program to strengthen more Connecticut communities,” Malloy said in a statement.
According to a release from the governors office, microgrids will provide electricity to critical facilities and town centers and will include an isolation system so the microgrid can provide power even during a large-scale outage, like seen in Hurricane Sandy.
“By employing microgrids, we will improve public safety and reduce the inconvenience for our residents when any future power outages occur," Etsy said.
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