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

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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Building Electrification

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.

By Utility Dive staff

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

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 Ethan Howland • Sept. 16, 2024

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 Robert Walton • Sept. 12, 2024

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

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

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 Robert Walton • Sept. 9, 2024

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

ChargePoint enhances charging stations with AI as shares slide amid slower EV sales growth

Project delays on the fleet side of ChargePoint’s business were a drag on second quarter revenues, President and CEO Rick Wilmer said.

By Robert Walton • Sept. 6, 2024

Ford, TXU Energy aim to make at-home EV charging more affordable

The utility is offering the automaker's electric vehicle customers 125 hours of free home charging time a week.

By Kalena Thomhave • Sept. 4, 2024

30 neighborhood decarbonization pilots allowed under bill passed in California

If the governor signs it, the legislation will let natural gas utilities planning to replace old gas pipelines decarbonize pilot areas instead, potentially via electrification or installing thermal energy networks.

By Ysabelle Kempe • Updated Sept. 27, 2024

Chemours opens EV battery innovation center in Delaware

The research and development facility will focus on developing and improving lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 3, 2024

Over $12M allocated for energy efficiency, clean energy projects in eighth round of DOE awards

The 35 grantees announced Aug. 28 will use the funds for projects that include conducting energy assessments and installing EV charging stations, the U.S. Department of Energy said.

By Nish Amarnath • Aug. 30, 2024

State, local building energy codes get makeovers with over $240M from US DOE

Nineteen states and localities, including Seattle and New York City, got grants announced Tuesday by the Department of Energy. The agency encouraged more communities to apply by Sept. 13 for a second round of funding.

By Ysabelle Kempe • Aug. 28, 2024

Uber taps former Tesla exec to oversee sustainability strategy, shift to EVs

Rebecca Tinucci, previously Tesla’s head of charging, will oversee the ride-share giant’s transition to becoming an emissions-free mobility platform by 2040.

By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 28, 2024

Market headwinds force LG Energy Solution, others to pause EV manufacturing projects

Financing woes, soaring material prices and waning demand are causing auto and battery makers to delay projects, even those that have already started.

By Sebastian Obando • Aug. 28, 2024

Avangrid, Schneider Electric among first cohort chosen for cleantech initiative

The program will address barriers building owners face when implementing new decarbonization technologies, such as performance uncertainty and integration challenges.

By Nish Amarnath • Aug. 27, 2024

DOT awards $521M in EV charging grants amid slowing sales growth

The number of public electric vehicle chargers in the U.S. has doubled during President Biden’s term, with about 1,000 being added each week, according to the Department of Transportation.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 27, 2024

DOE doles out another $50M to support EV manufacturing

The Biden-Harris administration said the funding will go to six states with “significant automotive workforces” to help suppliers adapt their facilities.

By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 26, 2024

GM Fort Wayne plant cuts natural gas use by 30%, wins DOE award

General Motors’ assembly plant captures waste heat from landfill gas-powered generators. The recovered heat can provide over 80% of the site’s building heating needs, the U.S. Department of Energy said.

By Nish Amarnath • Aug. 20, 2024

With 10 new climate resilience centers, DOE aims to translate research into local action

Researchers will work on actionable science and tools to help local stakeholders combat extreme heat, flooding, drought and more, the U.S. Department of Energy announced last week.

By Ysabelle Kempe • Aug. 20, 2024

More efficient electric vehicles can reduce grid stress, cut charging costs by almost a third: ACEEE

Improving average EV efficiency could also help reduce vehicle prices by almost $5,000, according to research published Tuesday by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 20, 2024

New York encourages electrification with new grid planning process, affordability pilot

“The rate at which consumers are electrifying buildings and vehicles has the potential to outpace the existing grid planning processes,” the New York Public Service Commission said.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 19, 2024

Reconciling two competing goals: residential electrification and grid stability

By focusing on distributed resources, utilities will avoid overloading individual distribution feeder circuits and expensive upgrades that greater electrification might otherwise require.

By Jerry Jackson • Aug. 13, 2024