Microgrids protect you from power outages and rising utility costs. Through combining reduction, generation, and storage, you can isolate yourself from blackouts. Unlike backup generators, Microgrids integrate into your daily operations and are used not only when there is an emergency. Furthermore, residential and commercial consumers are turning to microgrids to combat the consistently rising utility costs. Microgrids allow the consumer to “Lock-in” the rates they will be paying for power over the next 20 years. The only expense the user will incur regarding energy is payments towards the equipment or in cases where a generator is utilized, payment towards fuel. The user will not rely on the utility for their main source of power, instead said power will be generated, stored, and controlled through the microgrid equipment on-site.