How a kid and a hockey game created a community microgrid

摘要

It wasn't a hurricane, blizzard or blackout that gave Todd Wilcox the idea to develop a community microgrid in North Bay, Ont. Instead, of all things, it was a hockey game. The CEO of North Bay Hydro was watching a game at the local ice rink, an important gathering spot for the small city in northeastern Ontario. He saw a young child sidle up admiringly to a sidelined player and ask for an autograph. After signing, the player put a hand on the child's shoulder, and the two watched the game together.