Contact Cuyahoga Green Energy

2079 East Ninth Street, Cleveland, OH 44115
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Mike Foley, Administrator Cuyahoga Green Energy
216-443-3055
mfoley@cuyahogacounty.us

Valerie Katz, Deputy Director Sustainability
216-443-3785
vkatz@cuyahogacounty.us

Cuyahoga Green Energy Timeline

Creation of Cuyahoga Green Energy

• In fall of 2021, Cuyahoga County established Cuyahoga Green Energy, a new energy utility focused entirely on renewable energy and resiliency.

Purpose of Cuyahoga Green Energy

• To provide clean, reliable, and locally produced energy to customers through the development of district microgrids.

Features of District Microgrids

• Small-scale local electricity systems capable of operating independently from the main grid.
• During normal operations, these microgrids connect to and draw power from the main grid.
• They also harness power from local solar arrays and various other renewable energy sources.

Operational Resilience

• In power outages, control systems enable these microgrids to disconnect from the main grid and operate in "island mode", ensuring an uninterrupted electricity supply.

Community Microgrids Over Traditional Microgrids

• Cuyahoga Green Energy’s community microgrids are designed to serve multiple interconnected customers, unlike traditional microgrids that serve single or a few adjacent customers.

Initial and Future Plans for District Microgrids

• The first district microgrids will primarily serve commercial and industrial customers.
• Future expansions will include schools, grocery stores, fire departments, and other vital community facilities