This Microgrid Model Pays Businesses to Go Solar #347

About this episode

Tim Montague discusses solar energy solutions with Rod Matthews from Brevian Energy, focusing on microgrid models that benefit businesses in San Diego.

San Diego pays the second-highest electricity rates in the United States, trailing only Hawaii, and peak-hour pricing from 4 pm to 9 pm runs up to triple morning rates. In this episode, Tim Montague sits down with Rod Matthews, President of Brevian Energy, a North County San Diego developer focused on solar, battery storage, and community microgrids. Brevian works with Community Choice Aggregators to deliver behind-the-meter solar and storage at no upfront cost to commercial property owners. ...

People in this episode

Host: Tim Montague

Guest: Rod Matthews

Topics covered

• microgrids
• solar energy
• battery storage
• community choice aggregators
• commercial property
• electricity rates

Keywords

• microgrid
• solar
• battery storage
• San Diego
• electricity rates
• commercial property
• community choice aggregators

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Brevian Energy

Places: San Diego, Hawaii

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