The microgrid is based on Scale’s modular microgrid framework, which integrates on-site solar, battery storage, and smart controls to ensure operations are optimized. Compared to relying on their utility, the microgrid will deliver electricity with 36% lower costs, 61% lower greenhouse emissions, 4 hours of zero-carbon resilience during grid outages, and the ability to incorporate a backup generator in case of a prolonged blackout. The switchgear and controls are also sized to accommodate future load growth, which will allow for capacity to be expanded with additional distributed energy resources as VTA’s all-electric fleet expands in the years ahead.