Boston ends efforts to ban fossil fuels in new buildings through state program

Massachusetts’ largest city pursued inclusion in a state climate pilot program, but the mayor reported she got “clear indications” that Boston would not be selected for the last of 10 spots.

By Ysabelle Kempe • Nov. 16, 2023

Clean energy manufacturing is on the rise in New York

The state has established multiple funding programs to entice sustainable production and development, bringing wind energy companies, heat pump manufacturers and others to the area. 

By Sakshi Udavant • Nov. 14, 2023

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Power demand is rising amid dramatic shifts in federal energy policy, but technology and markets continue to push the grid toward cleaner, more distributed resources. 

By Utility Dive staff

EV sales are rising. So why are automakers nervous?

Slower sales growth, lower prices and growing inventories have spooked carmakers, leading some to reconsider their electric vehicle plans to bolster their finances.

By Michael Brady • Nov. 13, 2023

If you build it, you’d better tell them about it

I’ll admit it—I used to be a member of what we might call the “Field of Dreams” camp of EV adoption, believing that “if you build it, they will come.”

By Elizabeth Turnbull, Director of Market Development, Transportation Electrification for Franklin Energy • Nov. 13, 2023

Are EV sales tanking? This Al Gore doesn’t think so.

Despite recent labor and manufacturing woes, EV sales remain strong, and cities will benefit as more electric trucks and buses hit the streets, Al Gore III said.

By Dan Zukowski • Nov. 8, 2023

ASHRAE releases guide on how grid interactivity can accelerate decarbonization

The guide offers best practices and considerations for carbon emissions reduction, energy usage optimization and operational cost savings, the organization says.

By Joe Burns • Nov. 7, 2023

Duke, others leverage new IRA rules to finance clean energy, but cost, complexity are hurdles

New tax credit provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act could more than triple the $20 billion annual tax equity market that today finances clean energy in the U.S., if various challenges can be overcome.

By Herman K. Trabish • Nov. 6, 2023

Big power’s EV charging strategy: Raise rates, overpromise, underdeliver, repeat

We grant publicly regulated utilities certain privileges in exchange for reliability and affordability. When they try to leverage that privilege to corner a new market, they deserve plenty of pushback.

By Jay Smith • Nov. 3, 2023

Heat pumps are hot, but commercial retrofits face cold realities

Government decarbonization strategies call for widespread deployment of heat pumps for building heating and cooling, but experts warn of retrofit costs, disruption and other concerns.

By Nish Amarnath • Nov. 1, 2023

IRA-driven electrification, other steps could cut building GHG emissions up to 70%: EPA

Inflation Reduction Act incentives could reduce building greenhouse gas emissions through 2035 more than emissions in any other end-use sector, according to a recent EPA report.

By Nish Amarnath • Oct. 31, 2023

DOE touts $18.5B in business energy savings through Better Buildings Initiative

Public- and private-sector entities have cut costs while reducing energy use and emissions, according to the U.S. Department of Energy’s latest report.

By Nish Amarnath • Oct. 25, 2023

Biden’s 58 mpg fuel economy standard could slow EV investments, auto group warns

Automakers cannot afford to invest in internal combustion engines and EVs simultaneously, the Alliance for Automotive Innovation said in comments filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

By Michael Brady • Oct. 23, 2023

How facilities managers can transition away from fossil fuels

Building decarbonization is a marathon, not a sprint, and requires forward planning starting now, says Dan Arant, manager of North America sales at the energy and ESG division of Brightly.

By Nish Amarnath • Oct. 23, 2023

Biogas can fuel the EV industry, if the EPA allows it

EVs and biogas are at the intersection of renewable energy, vehicle electrification, recycling and carbon policy. One decision by the EPA can help them all.

By Heather Dziedzic • Oct. 20, 2023

DOE announces ‘largest-ever investment in America’s grid,’ giving $3.5B across 44 states

The first round of funding under the Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships program will boost U.S. renewable capacity by more than 10% within this decade, said DOE officials.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 19, 2023

Utilities, charging companies battle over EV fast chargers, slowing deployment amid massive needs

State and federal policies are driving utilities and EV charger providers to transform U.S. transportation. They have found common ground in some areas but cannot agree on the utility role in fast charging deployment.

By Herman K. Trabish • Oct. 18, 2023

EVPassport charges up with $200M Northleaf investment

The EV infrastructure-as-a-service company aims to deploy over 10,000 chargers in the next two years across areas with high EV adoption, such as California, Texas and Florida. 

By Joe Burns • Oct. 16, 2023

National Grid begins modeling Northeast electric truck charging needs

The study, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, will focus on highways with heavy truck traffic and areas with commercial activity like ports.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 16, 2023

As EV cyber risks rise, careful procurement planning can prevent headaches

Companies need to take a hard look at the cybersecurity risks in their supply chains, contract for the right protections and build their facilities securely from the ground up.

By Arjun Ramadevanahalli • Oct. 12, 2023

2024 US power sector conferences to watch

Start planning for this year’s events, which will cover the clean energy transition, state and federal energy policy and more.

By Larry Pearl • Updated Feb. 16, 2024

JLL taps Qmerit for EV assessment, charging port installation services

The agreement aims to help JLL clients with their electrification goals and provide property operators with a way to facilitate commercial EV charging in their operations.

By Joe Burns • Oct. 11, 2023

LG Energy Solution invests $3B in US battery manufacturing expansion

The extra capacity will help the battery maker supply Toyota with lithium batteries in a new supply deal. 

By Kate Magill • Oct. 10, 2023

Are EV tax credits too hard to use? The Biden administration thinks so.

In January, car shoppers will be able to transfer their clean vehicle tax credits to dealers to lower the purchase price of electrified vehicles.

By Michael Brady • Oct. 9, 2023

California governor signs bill to speed utility interconnections

The Powering Up Californians Act aims to accelerate the state's electrification efforts and is one of several clean energy bills signed recently by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 9, 2023

Curbside EV charging benefits for buildings are the aim of itselectric, Swtch Energy partnership

Passive fee revenue and energy insights are potential benefits for building owners and operators that can supply electricity to curbside electric vehicle chargers, the companies say.

By Joe Burns • Oct. 3, 2023