What is a microgrid, and how does it work? New portable units allow you to “island” home energy for off-the-grid security.

That’s the standard reaction when you first step into Second Chance Inc. in Baltimore – a treasure hunter’s paradise that makes your local thrift store look like a vending machine. In a world where ...

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