Starting April 3, PG&E opened the second wave of its Microgrid Incentive Program (MIP), offering a hefty $36 million to fund clean-energy microgrids in disadvantaged Bay Area communities.
As PG&E explains, these localized energy systems can operate independently during power outages, ensuring that critical facilities like hospitals, fire stations, schools, and even grocery stores stay powered up when it matters most. With clean-energy options like solar, battery storage, and even small hydroelectric projects, this initiative isn’t just about keeping the lights on—it’s about doing it sustainably.
The application window, which runs through May 30, 2025, invites communities to dream big. In the first wave of funding, PG&E awarded up to $43 million to nine North Bay projects, with grants ranging from $1 million to $6 million each.
For those ready to get involved, PG&E has made it straightforward: visit www.pge.com/mip for details or submit your project ideas directly to communitymicrogrids@pge.com by the May 30 deadline. As the nonprofit partner shaping San Jose’s parks and civic spaces since 1996, we’re thrilled to see investments like this that uplift our neighborhoods.
