Building & Transportation Electrification


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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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    Top 5 Stories from Utility Dive

    The U.S. energy transition is facing challenges around grid interconnections, project permitting and power system reliability, but state, federal and other solutions are emerging.

    By Utility Dive staff
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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 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 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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    Opinion

    Misguided 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
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    GM, Hyundai plan global alliance on EVs, clean-energy tech

    The potential collaboration aims to reduce automaker costs and deliver a wider range of vehicles and emerging technologies to market faster.

    By Eric Walz • Sept. 16, 2024
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    2025 California energy code updates aim to drive heat pump adoption, save nearly $5B in energy costs

    If approved, the new building energy efficiency standards are expected to drive 500,000 heat pump installations in the first three years, the California Energy Commission said.

    By Nish Amarnath • Sept. 16, 2024
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    Biden finalizes China tariff hikes, including for EVs, batteries and solar panels

    The administration's increases for this year include a 100% tariff on electric vehicles, a 25% tariff on lithium-ion EV batteries and a 50% tariff on photovoltaic solar cells.

    By Kate Magill • Sept. 16, 2024
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    California PUC sets grid connection timelines for large investor-owned utilities

    The decision could cut in half the time it takes PG&E, SDG&E and SoCal Edison to connect EV charging stations, homes and commercial buildings to the grid, according to the PUC.

    By Sept. 16, 2024
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    Ford is first US automaker to participate in Southern California Edison’s emergency DR program

    “The electric industry has been preparing infrastructure and systems to take advantage of vehicle-to-grid integration,” said Southern California Edison President and CEO Steve Powell.

    By Sept. 12, 2024
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    Washington aims to support its clean buildings standard with $7.8M DOE grant

    The Building Efficiency and Clean Operations Network project proposes to train at least 60 fellows to provide energy services to building owners and operators.

    By Nish Amarnath • Sept. 11, 2024
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    Opinion

    Utilities hold the key to the electric vehicle market

    Most utilities are already engaged in basic EV-related activities, such as education regarding when and where to charge, and are offering incentives to install charging infrastructure. But they can do much more. 

    By Doug McMahon • Sept. 10, 2024
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    Utilities need ‘broad culture change’ to deploy emerging clean resources at scale: DOE’s Shah

    “Failing to adopt new strategies and technologies is the higher-risk path for utilities today,” said Jigar Shah, director of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office.

    By Sept. 9, 2024
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    V2G law could grow California battery capacity 119 GWh in 2027: ClearView Energy

    The new law gives the California Energy Commission more discretion to mandate bidirectional EV charging capabilities than a stricter version that failed last year, the independent research firm said.

    By Brian Martucci • Sept. 6, 2024