Microgrid Systems in Unserved and Underserved Areas.
Section 5
SEC. 5. Microgrid Systems in Unserved and Underserved Areas. – MGSPs may provide integrated power generation and distribution services in DU identified unserved areas following the procedure in Section 9 of this Act, and shall provide the same in the Department of Energy (DOE) declared unserved and underserved areas after the conduct of a CSP in accordance with Sections 8, 11, and 12 of this Act: Provided, That only isolated microgrid systems and grid-tied microgrid systems operating in island mode shall be allowed: Provided, further, That unserved and underserved areas that already have an appropriation for electrification in the General Appropriations Act (GAA) at the time of the effectivity of this Act shall not be included in the list of DU identified unserved areas and DOE declared unserved and underserved areas.