Building & Transportation Electrification: Page 17
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State NEVI plans raise concerns about EV charging infrastructure rollout
Grid capacity, plus Buy America and matching fund requirements, are among states’ worries about the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program, which aims to put charging stations every 50 miles along interstate highways.
By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 23, 2022 -
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$1.6B in grants for buses and bus facilities announced by Federal Transit Administration
The grants will enable the purchase of 1,100 zero-emission buses, which Federal Transit Administrator Nuria Fernandez said will help transition the U.S. bus fleet to clean energy.
By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 16, 2022 -
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Decarbonization goals are spurring building electrication efforts across the U.S. While the use of heat pumps and other technologies is expanding, some policies are facing legal challenges.
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National Grid RFI finds ample renewable gas, green hydrogen available in New York, Massachusetts
The utility is planning a 100% fossil-free gas network by 2050 for customers who do not electrify their homes or businesses.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 16, 2022 -
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Utility leaders hail clean energy tax incentives as House sends historic climate bill to Biden’s desk
The bill's 15% minimum corporate tax could ding some investor-owned utilities, however.
By Ethan Howland • Aug. 15, 2022 -
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Q&ANew York public housing is poised for electric heating and cooling upgrades from a California startup
Vince Romanin, the CEO of Gradient, discusses the market for heat pumps and a New York City Housing Authority contract to rethink HVAC for residents vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.
By Maria Rachal • Aug. 11, 2022 -
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Electric bus orders surge, but deliveries lag
Production backlogs hit major transit bus manufacturers due to supply shortages as the demand to electrify bus fleets continues to grow.
By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 11, 2022 -
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EV adoption might be hindered by DMV fees: report
Some of the same states that incentivize EV purchases charge additional fees to EV owners, but they could restructure those fees to align with emissions goals, according to a July RMI report.
By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 11, 2022 -
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California moves to eliminate gas line extension subsidies starting in 2023 amid building decarbonization push
Regulators estimate that four utilities spent at least $622 million over the last five years on gas line subsidies. If current policies continue, that figure is expected to reach $819 million over the next five years.
By Kavya Balaraman • Aug. 10, 2022 -
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Gov. Baker wavers on signing Massachusetts climate bill due to concerns over fossil fuel limits
"Part of the bill gives me agita,” the governor said Tuesday, according to CommonWealth Magazine.
By Larry Pearl • Aug. 10, 2022 -
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Building performance standards push grows amid electrification incentives, White House efforts
A Maryland county’s policy represents one of the only major updates so far, but more localities have said they’ll pursue standards. Funds in the Inflation Reduction Act could provide new incentives to decarbonize buildings.
By Maria Rachal • Aug. 9, 2022 -
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California becomes first state to roll out submetering technology to spur EV adoption
The decision is the culmination of a decade of efforts to develop submetering capabilities, California Public Utilities Commission President Alice Reynolds said at a meeting Thursday.
By Kavya Balaraman • Aug. 8, 2022 -
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Ford expands EV battery sourcing pool as supply concerns mount
The automaker is diversifying the mineral mix for batteries used in electric vehicles as it looks to ramp up production.
By Kate Magill • Aug. 5, 2022 -
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GM secures supply agreements with LG Chem, 2 others to support goal of producing 1M EVs a year
The automaker’s sourcing agreements were announced as the industry scrambles to secure battery materials amid tight supply.
By Megan Ruggles • Aug. 5, 2022 -
Entergy rate case spurs Texas regulators to assess potential utility ownership of EV charging stations
Texas could receive up to $408 million over five years through the Biden administration’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure formula program.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 5, 2022 -
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Xcel expands transportation plan to provide carbon-free energy to all vehicles in its service areas by 2050
New EV charging programs in Minnesota and Wisconsin kick off the utility’s strategy, which envisions 750 new high-speed charging stations in the Midwest.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 4, 2022 -
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Inflation Reduction Act would spur 42% US carbon emissions cut by 2030: Princeton-led study
The Senate bill cuts U.S. carbon emissions mainly by speeding up the deployment of clean electricity and electric vehicles, according to the analysis released Thursday.
By Ethan Howland • Aug. 4, 2022 -
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EV manufacturers, regulators debate US ability to hit 50% sales goal by 2030
The right federal policy and charging infrastructure, as well as solutions to supply chain issues, are critical to meeting the goal of half of new vehicle sales being electric by 2030, said Center for Automotive Research event panelists.
By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 3, 2022 -
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Avangrid works to turn electric vehicles into a grid resource in Connecticut, New York
Avangrid officials say they are still developing best practices for electric vehicles and demand response. In Connecticut, the utility could call up to 15 events per month.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 3, 2022 -
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Deep DiveNextEra’s ‘game-changing’ Real Zero emissions goal spurs questions about hydrogen, demand-side management
NextEra, the world’s biggest IOU by market cap, wants a “real” reduction of all carbon emissions by FPL, its regulated subsidiary, with solar, batteries and green hydrogen, but it will go without much help from the demand side.
By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 3, 2022 -
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EVs are the fastest-selling used cars in 9 major metro areas
Cities in California, Colorado, Florida, Texas and Pennsylvania saw buyers choose used electric vehicles at faster rates than gas-powered vehicles. The data could help cities determine where demand for EV chargers will grow.
By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 1, 2022 -
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Nearly 20 states push ahead with truck electrification plan
Participating jurisdictions will strive to make 30% of truck sales electric by 2030 under the plan.
By Kate Magill • July 28, 2022 -
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A looming graphite shortage could snarl the EV battery supply chain
Lithium constraints have dominated headlines, but experts say a lack of graphite could soon create supply headaches for automakers.
By Kate Magill • July 28, 2022 -
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With Manchin’s support, Democrats unveil bill with $369B in energy, climate spending
The legislation invests in hydrogen, nuclear and renewable energy, fossil fuel and energy storage technologies, according to West Virginia Democrat, Sen. Joe Manchin.
By Ethan Howland • July 28, 2022 -
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Electric heat pumps will be the cheapest clean option to heat most US homes by 2030: ACEEE
To advance the transition to carbon-free heating, ACEEE’s report calls for incentives and grants to support installation, minimum efficiency standards for heating equipment and other policies.
By Robert Walton • July 28, 2022 -
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EV tax credits revived in Schumer, Manchin agreement on proposed reconciliation package
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 would eliminate the 200,000-unit phase-out of credits for manufacturers, a key concern for automakers and EV buyers. The Senate is expected to vote on it next week as part of a reconciliation package.
By Dan Zukowski • July 28, 2022
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