Eaton Wins $2.4M Federal Stimulus Grant to Develop Microgrid for U.S. Army

Eaton Corporation ETN today announced that it will receive a $2.4 million federal stimulus grant to develop a microgrid to help military bases better manage power and storage while reducing their carbon footprints. The project is intended to achieve an uninterrupted power supply, independent of commercial utility power, for critical mission and support functions on military bases. It will also help to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.