California rancherias look to microgrids for power during natural disaster

Many homes and businesses went dark as firefighters battled the Butte Fire and to get the flames under control. But the lights stayed on and power kept flowing at the rancheria’s hotel and casino because of a specialized network of generators and electrical equipment that gave the rancheria temporary energy independence from the regional power grid operated by Pacific Gas and Electric.

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