Willdan Awarded Contracts for Eight Community Microgrid Feasibility Studies

Willdan Group, Inc.

announced today the award of eight community microgrid feasibility studies for the villages of Westfield, Bath, Arcade, Sleepy Hollow, Geneseo and Tarrytown, NY; and the cities of Plattsburgh and Rochester, NY. Governor Andrew Cuomo announced awards to 83 communities in July. Willdan submitted eight proposals and received awards on all eight. A microgrid is a resilient electric power generation and distribution network that can disconnect from the traditional grid and operate autonomously to minimize or eliminate power outages. Microgrids are a key component of Governor Cuomo's Reforming the Energy Vision (REV) strategy to build a clean, resilient and affordable energy system for