The Microgrid Incentive Program (MIP) is fully subscribed and is no longer accepting applications or project submissions, as all available program funds have been awarded.
No additional applications or incentive-funded microgrid projects will be accepted under this program.
What Is a Microgrid?
As defined in the California Public Utilities Code, a microgrid is an interconnected, self-sufficient energy system within a clearly defined electrical boundary that can act as a single, controllable entity. It can connect to, disconnect from, or run in parallel with larger portions of the electrical grid, or can be managed and isolated to withstand larger disturbances and maintain electrical supply to connected critical infrastructure.
Microgrids provide energy resilience by disconnecting from the larger electric grid during outages and providing power to customers within the boundary of the microgrid, leveraging energy resources such as solar panels, batteries, generators, etc.
The MIP provides funding specifically for Community Microgrids. These are distinguished by a few key characteristics:
- They serve multiple customers connected by utility distribution infrastructure.
- They typically utilize grid-forming batteries or generation resources located in front of the meter.
- They involve a partnership between a 3rd party Distributed Energy Resource (DER), CMG Aggregator, and the utility, as the grid owner and operator.
Interested in Developing a Microgrid?
Customers and developers who remain interested in installing a microgrid without MIP incentives may pursue microgrid development under existing tariffs.
For general inquiries related to non-incentivized microgrid projects, please contact:
Email: microgrids@sce.com
Phone: (626) 302-3688
Mailing Address:
Grid Interconnection & Contract Development
Southern California Edison
2244 Walnut Grove Ave
Rosemead, CA 91770
For tariff-based reference, please review the following:
Multi Property Microgrid Tariff (MPMT) – applicable to qualifying microgrid projects serving multiple properties or customers
Behind-the-Meter Microgrid Tariff (BTMM) – applicable to single customer, behind the meter microgrid configurations
These tariffs govern eligibility, interconnection, and operational requirements for microgrid projects.