EPB is expanding its commitment to reliable energy by diversifying the EPB Local Energy Mix, which helps keep rates as low as possible while reducing the potential for community-wide outages.

In Sale Creek, EPB recently commissioned its first microgrid designed to enhance resiliency in an area that did not have redundant wire lines. Should the single line that serves this neighborhood become damaged, the microgrid can continue to supply power to customers while repairs are made.

Other projects include two new energy storage facilities at Long Street and in East Chattanooga. Together, these sites will add 36MW of capacity, increasing EPB’s total energy storage to 48MW.

“Deploying more energy resources within Chattanooga's power distribution system helps us future-proof our community by giving us options for better managing the supply of electricity for our customers while providing localized resources for restoring outages.” — David Wade, CEO, EPB

EPB is also working with local businesses to identify sites that could accommodate additional energy storage installations, like those in place at the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport and the Chattanooga Police Service Center. Businesses that host equipment can enjoy enhanced electric service resiliency in the event of an outage.