DG + IG Initiative: Proving Viability of High Penetrations of Clean Local Energy - Clean Coalition
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DG + IG Initiative: Proving Viability of High Penetrations of Clean Local Energy

The Clean Coalition has already begun working with two utilities to roll out DG+IG demonstration projects in their service territories.

Craig Lewis


The Clean Coalition is excited to report that its Distributed Generation + Intelligent Grid (DG+IG) Initiative has already attracted utility partners and is on pace to meet its ambitious goal of proving the viability of high penetrations of clean local energy – both from a cost and a technology standpoint.

Through this initiative, the Clean Coalition is working with utilities across the country to develop five DG+IG demonstration projects. Each demonstration project will prove that the distribution grid, within a single substation, is able to get at least 25% of the total electric energy consumed from local renewables, while maintaining or improving grid reliability. These demonstration projects will highlight the technical and financial feasibility of high penetrations of distributed generation. Additionally, this initiative will rely on streamlined procurement and interconnection procedures, providing clear examples for how utilities can secure local renewable energy in a timely and efficient manner.

The Clean Coalition has already begun working with two utilities – one in California and one in the Southeastern U.S. – to roll out DG+IG demonstration projects in their service territories. The Clean Coalition aims for all five DG+IG projects to be operational by the end of 2013.

Craig Lewis

Founder and Executive Director

Craig founded the Clean Coalition in 2009 and has over 30 years of experience in policy and technology innovation, including the proliferation of Solar Microgrids and Community Microgrids. Prior to founding the Clean Coalition, Craig held numerous positions in the wireless, semiconductor, banking, and renewable energy industries. Previously VP of Government Relations at GreenVolts, he was the first to successfully navigate a solar project through California’s Renewable Portfolio Standard solicitation process. Craig was energy policy lead on Steve Westly’s 2006 California gubernatorial campaign. His resume includes senior government relations, corporate development, and marketing positions at leading wireless, semiconductor, and banking companies such as Qualcomm, Ericsson, and Barclays Bank. Craig received an MBA and MSEE from the University of Southern California and a BSEE from the University of California, Berkeley.

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