On Madeline Island, the Town of La Pointe is building a groundbreaking microgrid project. With the island's remote location, energy self-sufficiency is a must. Frequent severe weather puts the island’s power supply from the mainland at risk, threatening essential medical devices for both residents and tourists. Thanks to a grant funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, passed by the Biden administration, the town is installing solar panels and energy storage at their Emergency Services Build