Biden hikes tariffs on China-made EVs, batteries, solar cells

The tariffs align with U.S. efforts to get ahead of China in clean energy and advanced technology manufacturing while also increasing supply chain control.

By Kate Magill • May 14, 2024

Virtual power plants, DERs and home electrification get boost from trio of new Maryland laws

The laws could help Maryland meet its goals to generate 14.5% of electricity from solar by 2028, achieve a 60% greenhouse gas emissions reduction by 2030 and install 3 GW of energy storage by 2033.

By Brian Martucci • May 13, 2024

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The U.S. clean energy transition is expected to accelerate in 2024 but faces question around transmission, financing, federal elections and other issues.

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Why the EPA shouldn’t favor school bus electrification

The environmental benefits of vehicle electrification are not as obvious as once thought, and the grid is simply not ready to service the load.

By Tucker Perkins • May 10, 2024

EV-grid integration group launches utility collaboration forum with ConEd, PG&E, Ford, GM, others

Electric vehicles made up 7.3% of new vehicle purchases in the first quarter, and utilities say they are preparing to integrate millions of them into the power grid.

By Robert Walton • May 8, 2024

BMW’s future EVs will support bidirectional charging

BMW joins General Motors, Ford and Volkswagen in the development of vehicle-to-home charging technology to help homeowners reduce energy costs and reduce CO2 emissions from power generation.

By Eric Walz • May 8, 2024

How can cities build a future with fewer gas pipelines?

As some communities question the logic of continued investment in the gas system, a new RMI and National Grid paper looks at efforts to find alternatives.

By Ysabelle Kempe • May 7, 2024

ISO-NE anticipates 17% rise in annual energy use by 2033, led by EVs and heating

The region has typically seen grid demand peak during the summer, but that may change across the next 10 years, says a new capacity and demand report from the New England ISO.

By Robert Walton • May 6, 2024

Energy Department finalizes rule to phase out fossil fuels in federal buildings

In a push for net-zero emissions from federal facilities by 2045, the new rule mandates a 90% reduction in on-site fossil fuel use by 2029 and complete elimination after 2030.

By Nish Amarnath • April 29, 2024

5 ways cities can accelerate EV charger deployments equitably

Potential steps include seeking community input, learning from other cities, reducing regulatory barriers and other ideas from participants in the DOE’s Clean Energy to Communities Program.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • April 24, 2024

Siemens, Eaton, Cummins among companies to receive 48C clean energy tax credits

Clean energy manufacturers have received $1.9 billion so far under the Inflation Reduction Act-funded tax credit.

By Joelle Anselmo • April 24, 2024

GM Energy rolls out its first vehicle-to-home EV charging products

Ford offers a similar V2H charging kit for the electric F-150 Lightning, and in December, Volkswagen announced it was launching a V2H pilot program with its partner HagerEnergy in Sweden.

By Eric Walz • April 23, 2024

DOE launches $8.8B program to lower home energy costs amid mixed data on electricity inflation

New York is the first state to receive funds through the Inflation Reduction Act’s home energy rebates program; 11 others have applications pending, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

By Robert Walton • April 23, 2024

EV, battery projects lead clean energy manufacturing sector in March: E2

Last month showed over $2 billion in investments promising at least 1,660 jobs across five states.

By Joelle Anselmo • April 22, 2024

Improving the EV driver experience

Helping drivers navigate the complexities of this new landscape is critical for EVs to achieve their full mass market potential.

By Elizabeth Turnbull, Director of Market Development, Transportation Electrification, Franklin Energy • April 22, 2024

DOE cites cost, reliability concerns for new gas plants as it details how to meet surging power demand

Rising electricity demand will require a portfolio of resources, including energy storage, hydropower, nuclear, grid-enhancing technologies and demand-side management, DOE said.

By Robert Walton • April 18, 2024

Tackling 3 key issues can help scale virtual power plants and spur a wave of benefits, analysts say

Advanced operational software, communications standards and customer compensation are needed to scale VPP size and services, cut system and customer costs and enhance reliability, key VPP players agree.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 17, 2024

How cities are building out public EV charging infrastructure

As more electric vehicles hit the road, municipalities and property owners are working with contractors to deploy public charging infrastructure.

By Joe Burns • April 16, 2024

DOE awards $27M for communities to plan a clean-energy future

This is the first funding round for the Energy Future Grants initiative, which launched last year to help communities plan for transportation and building electrification, microgrids and solar projects.

By Ysabelle Kempe • April 12, 2024

South Carolina tackles EV issues, including questions around utility investment in charging

A state consumer advocate wants regulators to take a skeptical approach to utilities investing ratepayer funds in charging stations.

By Robert Walton • April 12, 2024

Green Mountain Power, RMP offer strong virtual power plant blueprint: RMI webinar

VPP policy should promote widespread distributed energy resource adoption while enabling retail and wholesale market participation and preserving customer choice, webinar participants said.

By Brian Martucci • April 11, 2024

Battery manufacturing apprenticeships get a boost with new White House guidance

The guidelines are helping to standardize training in the sector as it leans into career paths that do not require four-year degrees.

By Kate Magill • April 10, 2024

How electric vehicles are lowering electricity bills for everyone

Electric vehicle drivers are saving everyone billions of dollars on their monthly electricity bills, a recent study by Synapse Energy Economics found.

By Jordan Brinn • April 10, 2024

Rooftop heat pump technologies can save US businesses $5B annually: DOE

A new commercial heat pump accelerator program aims to halve greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs compared with natural gas-fueled heat pumps, the U.S. Department of Energy says.

By Nish Amarnath • April 9, 2024

Bidirectional EV charging, VPP bill passes Maryland Assembly, heads to governor’s desk

“Pairing battery storage with renewable generation will help Maryland achieve its clean energy goals, reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and mitigate the negative impacts of climate change,” Del. David Fraser-Hidalgo said.

By Brian Martucci • April 8, 2024

Building decarbonization goes beyond energy efficiency, US Green Building Council says

Other pathways like electrification, clean power and building grid integration can help owners and operators reduce building emissions, according to the U.S. Green Building Council.

By Nish Amarnath • April 8, 2024