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When the Electric Grid Goes Down, One Campus Stays Powered

When the Electric Grid Goes Down, One Campus Stays Powered

Released Friday, 8th May 2026
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When the Electric Grid Goes Down, One Campus Stays Powered

When the Electric Grid Goes Down, One Campus Stays Powered

When the Electric Grid Goes Down, One Campus Stays Powered

When the Electric Grid Goes Down, One Campus Stays Powered

Friday, 8th May 2026
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At Gallaudet University, one of the world's only universities designed to serve deaf and hard of hearing students, a groundbreaking project is underway: a campus-wide microgrid designed to power the entire school with sustainable energy. Gallaudet's microgrid can generate about 1.7 megawatts of electricity, putting its system on par with what it takes to power hundreds of homes in the United States. 

In this episode of "After the Fact," join us as we visit Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C., to discover how the university is combining clean energy innovation with inclusive design. We hear from technical and policy experts, and one student intern on the project team, who explain how microgrids can make communities more self-sufficient, especially in the face of increasing electric grid failures and extreme weather events.

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