Building & Transportation Electrification: Page 20
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States band together to push for nationwide fleet electrification
A coalition of nearly 20 states has drafted a plan to advance truck electrification efforts.
By Kate Magill • May 9, 2022 -
Deep Dive
The fight for a national clean energy transmission system emerges on three fronts
DOE’s multi-part transmission study, FERC’s refocus on transmission planning, and macrogrid advocacy efforts could produce an interconnected nation ready for net zero electricity by 2035, industry, government and other experts say.
By Herman K. Trabish • May 3, 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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Michigan awards grants to spur EV equity and economic development
The grant program aims to increase access to electric vehicles and charging stations in underserved communities while also creating EV-related jobs through public-private partnerships.
By Dan Zukowski • May 2, 2022 -
The race to add more public EV chargers
To meet President Biden's goal for half of all U.S. vehicles sold to be zero-emission by 2030, the country will need 20 times more EV chargers. To support those ambitions, companies are developing innovative charging technologies.
By Dan Zukowski • May 2, 2022 -
Can the grid handle millions of EVs? In Tennessee, distribution systems will be 'canary in the coal mine'
Preparing for the coming wave of electric vehicles will require utilities to change traditional integrated resource planning and engage more with fleet owners and automakers, according to industry observers.
By Robert Walton • May 2, 2022 -
California readies regulations for zero-emission truck fleets
Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles are the next big frontier in transportation electrification. The move to EVs has been slower in this segment because of its higher energy needs.
By Dan Zukowski • April 27, 2022 -
US transportation sector could cut carbon emissions 34% by 2030: analysis
"We've actually made a lot of progress," said one researcher. Separately, the Biden administration announced $6.4 billion for states to use under the infrastructure law's carbon reduction program.
By Dan Zukowski • April 25, 2022 -
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'Do you like minting money?': Musk urges entrepreneurs to enter lithium space as Tesla's supply woes persist
The company deployed 846 MWh of energy storage in Q1, but demand still outstrips its capacity, and it is working on ramping up production at a Megapack factory.
By Kavya Balaraman • April 22, 2022 -
Proposed California EV regs could be adopted by other states
In a bid to ramp up zero-emission vehicle sales, the policy move could ultimately enable regulators "to set the national standards that we need to meet our climate goals," said one transportation and clean air policy expert.
By Dan Zukowski • April 19, 2022 -
Opinion
An opportunity too good to pass up: Time to weigh in on federal funds for electric vehicles
The Regulatory Assistance Project is calling on officials, advocates and executives to provide comments to the Federal Highway Administration on how to distribute $7.5 billion from the infrastructure bill to states.
By David Farnsworth and Camille Kadoch • April 19, 2022 -
Symbio awarded $2M to develop hydrogen fuel cell truck
As fleets eye a carbon-free future, a clash between battery electric vehicles and fuel cell EVs is quietly being waged over the future of the industry.
By Colin Campbell • April 18, 2022 -
California unveils proposed pathway to reach 100% ZEVs by 2035
The proposal recommends an annual zero-emissions vehicles requirement that begins at 35% in 2026 before ramping up to 68% in 2030.
By Kavya Balaraman • April 13, 2022 -
New Hampshire regulators approve new EV charging rates for Unitil, Liberty and cut demand charges in half
Advocates for electric vehicle infrastructure are split on whether the lower demand charge will help to expand public charging stations in the state.
By Robert Walton • April 12, 2022 -
California injects $40M into heat pump water heater effort amid broader push to decarbonize buildings
Regulators nearly doubled the funding authorized for heat pump water heaters as part of an initiative in the state's self-generation incentive program.
By Kavya Balaraman • April 11, 2022 -
Opinion
For the Building Performance Standards Coalition to be effective, the White House must think bigger
The former head of the U.S. Green Building Council weighs in on how federal, state and local government partners can go beyond just reducing building emissions as they pursue decarbonization.
By Mahesh Ramanujam • April 11, 2022 -
Deep Dive
Reliability concerns drive need for energy market design reforms, but regions diverge in FERC proceeding
Filings from FERC proceedings show a one-size-fits-all reform can't sufficiently address regional market diversity, but federal guidelines can target growing uncertainties and costs from rising variable and distributed resource penetrations.
By Herman K. Trabish • April 11, 2022 -
UN highlights potential of broad electrification as it stresses the role of cities in tackling climate change
Cities must push harder to decarbonize buildings and transform transportation norms, the report suggests, as the next three years are critical if the world is to change the course of global warming.
By Maria Rachal • April 6, 2022 -
GAO: Postal service used questionable assumptions to make case for continuing gas-powered fleet
In response to congressional interest, USPS Inspector General Tammy Whitcomb said an audit will review the postal service's vehicle acquisition process.
By Robert Walton • April 6, 2022 -
Inside PepsiCo's strategy for fleet electrification
For the food and beverage giant, executive buy-in is a crucial part of scaling for the future.
By S.L. Fuller • April 5, 2022 -
Gatik signals start of 'hyper-growth' phase with EV partnership
The autonomous middle-mile delivery operator will team up with ChargePoint to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure across its North American locations.
By Kate Magill • April 4, 2022 -
California approves $11.7M vehicle-to-grid pilots in PG&E footprint
The programs will support the build-out of bidirectional charging equipment, which regulators say can provide broader resiliency benefits.
By Kavya Balaraman • Updated May 6, 2022 -
Maersk doubles down on fleet electrification with Volvo EV order
More than 100 electric trucks are set to be delivered by the end of Q1 2023.
By Alejandra Carranza • March 31, 2022 -
As Minnesota regulators reject Xcel's $150M EV rebate plan, focus moves to legislation
At issue are what role utilities should play in helping drive the uptake of electric vehicles, how big that role should be, and how to access federal funding for EV adoption.
By Elizabeth McCarthy • March 31, 2022 -
Deep Dive
Ukraine war could extend bump in US coal use, but utilities remain confident in decarbonization path
When 2021 natural gas demand drove prices up, generators turned to coal. The war in Ukraine seems to be driving a similar pattern.
By Herman K. Trabish • March 24, 2022 -
Washington legislators again mandate 100% electric new car sales by 2030
The target is the most ambitious in the country and was included in a broader $16.9 billion transportation package that is now headed to Gov. Jay Inslee’s desk.
By Kavya Balaraman • March 14, 2022