How green building policy could evolve in 2023

After reducing energy use in buildings, cutting embodied carbon is next on the green policy agenda for state and local leaders, potentially prompting a shift from concrete and steel to materials like timber or straw, experts say.

By Adina Solomon • Jan. 27, 2023

EVs are more popular than ever. They’re also extremely prone to cyberattacks.

If action is not taken to uniformly protect electric vehicles and charging infrastructure from cyber threats, the mobile exoskeleton of the U.S. could be targeted.

By Shahid Mahdi • Jan. 27, 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. 

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Number of grid-interactive buildings worldwide expected to grow almost 13% annually: Guidehouse

Growth of grid-interactive buildings will vary regionally, with North America lagging installations elsewhere, according to Guidehouse.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 25, 2023

2023 US Power Sector Outlook

2023 promises to be another busy year for the U.S. energy transition as stakeholders move to implement new clean energy measures while tackling growing security, reliability, equity and affordability challenges.

By The Utility Dive Team • Jan. 25, 2023

Minnesota electric vehicle legislation would allow Xcel Energy to corner charging market, retailers warn

Xcel Energy supports HF413 and says the bill will “establish a strong foundation for utility support for transportation electrification that will serve Minnesota well.”

By Robert Walton • Jan. 25, 2023

3 big advances coming as distributed energy resources take newer, bigger roles in 2023

Analysts foresee DER growth in 2023 at the wholesale market and retail distribution system levels as communities and local leaders demand more reliability and resilience.

By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 23, 2023

NARUC digs into commercial EV charging rates as federal government requires states to review offers

Commercial EV rates should offer savings over traditional vehicle fuels and help manage the grid efficiently, NARUC said.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 20, 2023

Small modular reactors could hold key to electrifying heavy transport: Michigan study

Distributed energy resources can help affordably reduce emissions associated with heavy-duty vehicles, relative to building traditional grid infrastructure.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 18, 2023

Electric vehicles near ‘tipping point’ in 2023, but tax credit questions, utility interconnection challenges lie ahead

Key factors for EV adoption this year include the implementation of federal incentives, development of a national charging network and addressing utility interconnection delays.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 18, 2023

2023 Outlook: US power sector trends to watch

Federal, state and corporate actions are boosting clean energy in the U.S., but supply chain and economic challenges persist while grid reliability and security concerns are growing.

By The Utility Dive Team • Jan. 13, 2023

DOT, DOE secretaries tout agency cooperation under decarbonization blueprint

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm laid out the impact of new federal dollars and policies in the shift to EVs, while another federal official urged caution.

By Danielle McLean • Jan. 12, 2023

Michigan chief mobility officer: ‘States need to write the playbook’ on EV charging

States could ease the EV charging rollout by helping local governments update regulations and institute best practices, panelists said at the CES trade show in Las Vegas last week.

By Michael Brady • Jan. 11, 2023

Transportation electrification and EVs: Who pays for grid upgrades?

As more utilities file detailed transportation electrification plans, modifications to service upgrade policies will become essential to avoid financial and inequitable EV adoption roadblocks.

By Michael Hartnack and Jesse Hitchcock • Jan. 11, 2023

Revel to expand EV fast chargers across NYC

After building a “superhub” in Brooklyn, the electric mobility company is planning more across other boroughs, a move it hopes will greatly expand the city’s capacity for accessible fast charging.

By Maria Rachal • Jan. 10, 2023

Federal agencies share ‘blueprint’ for transportation decarbonization

The blueprint lays out strategies for cutting all greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector, which currently accounts for a third of all domestic GHG emissions, by 2050.

By Maria Rachal • Jan. 10, 2023

The hidden barrier to V2X: How states and utilities can open the floodgates for bidirectional EV charging

Avoid reinventing the wheel, minimize unnecessary review, and provide flexible service connection and interconnection options.

By Ed Burgess and Dan Bowerson • Dec. 22, 2022

Senate passes bill to increase EV battery recycling as part of defense budget

Provisions from the Strategic EV Management Act, a bill from Sen. Mitt Romney intended to enhance recycling for end-of-life batteries used in federal fleet vehicles, could be signed into law soon.

By Megan Quinn • Dec. 21, 2022

Postal Service to acquire 66,000 EVs by 2028

The electric delivery vehicles will start hitting the streets by the end of 2023, the U.S. Postal Service stated. The announcement followed criticism that the agency wasn’t transitioning enough of its fleet.

By Michael Brady • Dec. 21, 2022

American Battery Factory to open first in planned series of gigafactories

The company said the Arizona plant will be the largest producer of lithium-iron phosphate batteries in the U.S.

By Megan Ruggles • Dec. 15, 2022

Demand soars for EV charging at multifamily properties

Infrastructure options and cost incentives have become more complex as the electric vehicle revolution gears up.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Dec. 15, 2022

US reaches 140k public EV charging ports as key federal official says $90B infrastructure investment needed

The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation is preparing to finalize rules setting out minimum standards for a nationally-funded electric vehicle charging network.

By Robert Walton • Dec. 15, 2022

Cost concerns could blunt ‘promising’ utility trends on energy storage, smart meters, EVs: Deloitte

“Supply chain snags, rising costs and extreme weather are likely to continue plaguing the power sector,” the consulting firm said in a report.

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 14, 2022

Canoo delivers EV to US Army for testing in military operations

The automaker is showing how its customizable electric vehicle platform can support mission-specific needs.

By Megan Ruggles • Dec. 14, 2022

Lyft offers its ride-sharing drivers incentives to switch to EVs

The program is the latest in a series of moves Lyft has taken to fulfill its pledge to transition entirely to electric vehicles by 2030.

By Michael Brady • Dec. 13, 2022

Electrifying trucking would require a major chunk of the US power grid, transportation institute says

Shifting all vehicles to battery electric would demand more than 40% of the country’s electricity production, the American Transportation Research Institute said in a report.

By Colin Campbell • Dec. 9, 2022