Join us for an insightful session on "Powering Resilient Communities: Enabling DER with Innovative Microgrid Solutions," where we will dive into the groundbreaking Bronzeville Community Microgrid—one of the first utility-owned microgrids integrated into an urban neighborhood. Serving 1,000 customers, this microgrid combines solar PV, battery storage, and controlled generation to deliver reliable energy to the community, critical infrastructure, and surrounding areas.

In this session, ComEd will share the journey of transforming the Bronzeville Community Microgrid from a concept in a lab to a functional reality. Learn about the key technical challenges, community partnerships, permitting hurdles, and the collaborative efforts that enabled this microgrid to flourish.

You’ll also gain insights into how the Bronzeville Microgrid contributes to ComEd's 2030 roadmap for a cleaner, more equitable energy transition. As part of the discussion, the presentation will reflect on lessons learned throughout the various phases of the project, offering valuable takeaways for anyone interested in deploying Distributed Energy Resources (DER) and microgrid solutions.

Attendees will walk away with a better understanding of how DER & innovative microgrid technology can enhance community resilience, and the strategies required to implement successful DER projects in urban settings.