Microgrids and methods for controlling a microgrid. One example method includes receiving, from a utility source or a microgrid source, a supply of power and determining a condition affecting the supply of power to the microgrid. The condition relates to a fault in a distribution loop of the microgrid or a loss of voltage from the utility source. The method also includes supplying, using a short-term energy store of the microgrid, power to a load of the microgrid in response to determining the condition. The method also includes executing a remedial control sequence based on the condition that is determined. After performing the remedial control sequence, supply of power to the microgrid from the utility source or the microgrid source is restored.