Building & Transportation Electrification
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Building retrofit data sheds light on energy efficiency: Harvard study
A two-year dataset on a residential-to-office building retrofit shows how low-energy and passive building systems can boost performance and sustainability in future projects, according to a paper published in Scientific Data.
By Nish Amarnath • Oct. 23, 2024 -
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AI, data center load could drive ‘extraordinary’ rise in US electricity bills: Bain analyst
Utility revenue requirements to serve growing data center electricity demand could increase customer bills by 1% annually through 2032, according to Bain & Company.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 23, 2024 -
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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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Nissan joins ChargeScape EV charging joint venture
The company, along with BMW, Ford and Honda, will deploy electric vehicle charging software aiming to simplify charging and return power to the grid.
By Kalena Thomhave • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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Ford inks battery supply deal with LG Energy Solution
Other automakers are also entering into strategic agreements to establish U.S. battery supply chains to qualify for the New Clean Vehicle Tax Credit of up to $7,500 on EVs.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 22, 2024 -
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GM invests $625M in lithium production capacity
The automaker is partnering with Lithium Americas to develop the Thacker Pass mine in Nevada, where GM agreed to buy up to 100% of lithium produced for 20 years.
By Kate Magill • Oct. 21, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Burns & McDonnellHow to take charge of your fleet conversion
Which comes first, the electric vehicle or the infrastructure? For those planning fleet electrification, both must be among the considerations in a comprehensive planning approach.
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Sponsored by Franklin EnergyUnlocking the future of EV charging: Key insights every utility should know
Unlock the future of EV managed charging with research-backed insights that align utility strategies with customer preferences.
By Lee Ann Head • Oct. 21, 2024 -
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GM Energy launches ‘PowerBank’ home energy storage unit for EVs
Customers can pair two stationary batteries for up to 35.4 kWh of energy storage, enough to power an average U.S. home for up to 20 hours.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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Sponsored by TechnosylvaWhen building a wildfire resilient grid, keep going
Data-driven insights provide utilities with a deeper understanding of vulnerabilities, enabling them to prioritize investments and allocate resources effectively.
By Steve Vanderburg, Vice President - Weather & Risk Solutions, Technosylva • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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‘Split incentive gap’ impedes building decarbonization, SMI says, as it suggests solutions
Emission reduction targets, legislative measures and green leases can resolve the misalignment between landlords and tenants in decarbonization efforts, the Sustainable Markets Initiative says.
By Nish Amarnath • Oct. 11, 2024 -
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DOE allocates $43M+ to advance industrial decarbonization technologies
The projects selected for the funding are expected to have implications for operators of industrial and commercial buildings, a U.S. Department of Energy official says.
By Nish Amarnath • Oct. 11, 2024 -
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LG Energy Solution aims to double revenue, reduce reliance on EV segment
The plans include advancing next-generation battery technology and establishing an energy storage software and services business.
By Eric Walz • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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Demand flexibility programs ‘need to evolve’ as utilities shift to winter peaking: LBNL report
Today, most utilities in the U.S. operate summer-peaking electricity systems, but that could change as building electrification shifts consumption patterns.
By Robert Walton • Oct. 9, 2024 -
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Affordable multifamily housing owners would get decarbonization help in NYC proposal
Building owners purchasing “offset certificates” to help meet Local Law 97’s greenhouse gas emissions-reduction requirements would pay into the fund.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Oct. 2, 2024 -
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Hyundai, Kia launch advanced battery technology project
To better compete in the EV market, the automakers plan to jointly develop lithium iron phosphate battery cathode material manufacturing technology in South Korea.
By Haley Cawthon • Oct. 2, 2024 -
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Utility conferences to watch in 2025
Start planning for 2025’s biggest power sector events, which will cover the clean energy transition, the impact of the 2024 elections and more.
By Larry Pearl, Ethan Howland, Robert Walton, Diana DiGangi • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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White House backs $1B EV supplier fund
Monroe Capital’s managed fund is focused on helping small and medium-sized auto manufacturers transition to electric vehicle production.
By Kate Magill • Sept. 26, 2024 -
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Schneider Electric’s building decarbonization tool aims to ease regulatory compliance
The new calculator allows building owners and operators to simulate energy-saving retrofits and evaluate their impact on emissions to aid compliance with laws such as New York City’s Local Law 97, the company says.
By Nish Amarnath • Sept. 26, 2024 -
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Seattle boosts electric heat pump incentives with goal to eliminate oil-heated homes
With the city's new rebate, income-qualified households can access up to $8,000 each to switch from oil heat to an electric heat pump.
By Ysabelle Kempe • Sept. 25, 2024 -
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Battery sector gets $3B from Biden administration
The funding will go toward new battery manufacturing facilities as well as critical mineral processing plants and recycling sites.
By Sara Samora • Sept. 20, 2024 -
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Biden administration proposes expanding tax credits for EV charger installations
The proposed rule would expand on January guidance from the Treasury Department. Each individual charging port that is installed would qualify for the tax credit.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 20, 2024 -
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$38.8M earmarked for building decarbonization, energy efficiency, resilience research: DOE
The funding will support next-generation retrofits to improve the building envelope, lighting and HVAC systems, the U.S. Department of Energy said.
By Nish Amarnath • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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OpinionMisguided DOE rules on fossil fuel use will harm human health and risk national security
Two recent DOE actions will effectively ban more resilient building solutions like microgrids and combined heat and power that are among the cleanest, most versatile and efficient ways to power buildings.
By Cameron Brooks • Sept. 18, 2024 -
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Businesses saved nearly $22B and cut emissions via Better Buildings Initiative, DOE says
Program partners have collectively cut their greenhouse gas emissions by 220 million metric tons since 2011, with over $37 billion extended for energy efficiency and renewable projects since then, per a progress report.
By Nish Amarnath • Sept. 18, 2024 -
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GM, EVgo plan 400 EV charging stations in metro areas
Most flagship stations are expected to feature up to 20 stalls, but some select sites will offer significantly more chargers.
By Eric Walz • Sept. 17, 2024
