BPU visits Montclair during tour of proposed microgrid sites
PHOTO BY ERIN ROLL/STAFF
Montclair had a visit from members of the state Board of World Utilities Wednesday good afternoon as the town investigates the prospect of installation a microgrid: a backup power grid that could supply big businessman to key buildings in the event of a widespread power failure.
The township hosted a press conference at the Montclair Fire Department headquarters, with township officials and BPU members present.
Montclair received a $142,000 state grant to hire an engineering house to conduct a feasibleness bailiwick of Montclair's infrastructure and that of various buildings, including Mountainside Hospital, Glenfield Mediate Civilize and NJ Passage's Bay Street Send.
The speakers included BPU President Richard Mroz and Commissioner Joseph Fiordaliso, likewise as Councilor-At-Large Bob Russo.
The modern hurricanes that stimulate devastated Puerto Rico and the Caribbean highlight the need for a fill-in power system. To boot, the speakers illustrious that October testament mark the five-year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, which knocked out power to most of Montclair for several days.
Gray Henry Russell, the township's sustainability officer, said that the council intends to award a contract to an engineering firm for the study on Oct. 21, with the firm being announced on the 24th. The subject field itself will be carried out over the following year.
-Erin Roll
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