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OpinionTo decarbonize buildings, think like an entrepreneur
The most innovative ideas to slash emissions won’t have impact if they never reach the market, writes Reshma Singh, who focuses on building technologies at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
By Reshma Singh • Feb. 22, 2022 -
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How much lithium can be extracted from the Salton Sea? A new DOE project seeks to find out.
Scientists will investigate how much of the crucial battery mineral can be obtained through geothermal energy brine in California’s “Lithium Valley.”
By Jason Plautz • Feb. 18, 2022 -
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TrendlineTop 5 Stories from Utility Dive
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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OpinionRevisiting California’s natural gas hookup subsidies
California is one of the biggest consumers of natural gas in the U.S., and has been adding new gas customers faster than any other state. These trends are in direct conflict with its ambitious climate goals, the authors write.
By Clifford Rechtschaffen and Simi Rose George • Feb. 18, 2022 -
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What being in the ‘messy middle’ of EV adoption means for trucking
Fleets can figure out what their path to electrification will look like by considering what equipment is available now and what’s in development.
By Amanda Loudin • Feb. 16, 2022 -
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DOE makes $3.1B available for battery manufacturing incentives
The funding is part of more than $7 billion for electric vehicle and energy storage batteries coming from the infrastructure bill signed into law last year.
By Jason Plautz • Updated May 3, 2022 -
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Opinion7 principles to help utility regulators untangle the wires of a clean, equitable EV transition
By adopting these guidelines, state policymakers and utilities will be able to drive more rapid, widespread and equitable deployment of EVs and their infrastructure, the authors write.
By Larissa Koehler and Pamela MacDougall • Feb. 15, 2022 -
States must develop EV infrastructure plans to access $5B in federal funding: DOE, DOT
Federal officials on Thursday unveiled the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program that will make $615 million available to states in fiscal year 2022.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 10, 2022 -
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Electric truck deployments could jump tenfold as interest surges, study says
Zero-emission truck deployments are heavily concentrated in California, New York and Texas.
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Massachusetts approves $4B efficiency plan. Is it ‘transformational’ or a ‘missed opportunity’ on equity?
The Mass Save budget recognizes efficiency as a key to meeting the state’s carbon reduction goals, but regulators declined to approve some provisions focused on energy equity.
By Robert Walton • Feb. 4, 2022 -
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Deep DiveMore electric buses join transit fleets as costs and technology improve
As zero-emission buses are added to more transit fleets, officials and bus manufacturers are optimistic about their potential, but they caution that planning, training and learning from other cities are needed.
By Dan Zukowski • Feb. 2, 2022 -
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Deep DiveBreakthroughs in generation and system integration are driving the utility of the future, analysts say
The new technologies will reverse the supply-demand equation and bring competitive procurement and a transaction platform to merge the bulk power and distribution systems.
By Herman K. Trabish • Jan. 31, 2022 -
Connecticut launches ‘comprehensive’ and ‘complex’ charging program to support 500,000 EVs by 2030
Advocates are excited about the new program and incentives but say it may require significant outreach by utilities to bring the next generation of EV owners on board.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 28, 2022 -
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DC joins growing list of cities requiring new buildings to include EV parking
A make-ready rule requires 20% of parking to be ready for EV charging in certain new and refurbished buildings. But a parking reform expert said the rules ignore a bigger climate question: Is new parking necessary at all?
By Jason Plautz • Jan. 27, 2022 -
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Deep DiveBattery-electric vs. hydrogen trucks: The debate heads into 2022
As fleets eye a future with zero emissions, industry remains undecided whether battery electric vehicles or fuel cell electric vehicles will come out ahead.
By Jim Stinson • Jan. 26, 2022 -
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White House forms coalition with local governments to pursue building performance policies
In a federal show of support for locally led decarbonization and retrofitting efforts, the coalition will cover nearly 20% of the U.S. building footprint and aims to advance legislation or regulation over the next two years.
By Maria Rachal • Jan. 25, 2022 -
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Nikola breaks away from troubled past as fleets get serious about emissions
Covenant Logistics Group signed a letter of intent for a possible 50 trucks from the zero-emission vehicle manufacturer. “We’re convinced they’re around for the long haul,” an executive said.
By Amanda Loudin • Jan. 25, 2022 -
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2022 Utility Dive Outlook
Utility Dive examines priorities, expectations and trends for three key subjects — FERC, rate design and renewable energy — along with a broader roundup of some of the U.S. power sector trends to watch in the year ahead.
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Creative financing needed to boost EV charging infrastructure: DOE
Utilities and investors need to consider “business model innovation” that can make electric vehicle charging more attractive, says DOE loan office head Jigar Shah.
By Jason Plautz • Jan. 21, 2022 -
DOE, DOT scramble to hire ‘Energy Corps,’ roll out EV charging network
The first chargers in a $7.5 billion national network could be deployed this year. The federal government is hiring thousands of new employees to support it and other clean energy programs.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 21, 2022 -
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Deep Dive2022 Outlook: Top US power sector trends to watch
The Biden administration entered 2022 with some key strengths and significant challenges to implementing its clean energy agenda, but states, companies and others are continuing to advance the energy transition.
By Kavya Balaraman, Ethan Howland, Robert Walton and Iulia Gheorghiu • Jan. 18, 2022 -
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Opinion
New York City says goodbye to gas, establishing a blueprint for other communities
The work to prevent 1 GW of new gas being added in New York City can help others establish a strategy to permanently retire inefficient fossil fuel resources and replace them with sustainable clean energy solutions, says the author.
By Seth Mullendore • Jan. 13, 2022 -
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North Carolina sets goal to sell 50% zero-emission vehicles by 2030
An executive order released Friday by Gov. Roy Cooper expands the state’s climate ambitions with new goals for zero-emission transportation and workforce equity.
By Emma Penrod • Jan. 10, 2022 -
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Connecticut targets building emissions, energy equity as it moves to update energy strategy
After a report showed Connecticut off the pace needed to meet its greenhouse gas reduction goals, Gov. Ned Lamont, D, signed an executive order calling for revisions to the state’s building codes.
By Jason Plautz • Jan. 10, 2022 -
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PNM prepares for spring launch of $9M transportation program, anticipates EVs to double in 2 years
Public Service Co. of New Mexico last week detailed plans to roll out incentives for charging infrastructure and new rates for commercial and residential customers, including energy-only tariffs.
By Robert Walton • Jan. 10, 2022 -
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Electric, autonomous delivery vehicle boom expected on city streets as inventories and orders grow
With Amazon, FedEx and Walmart among those placing major orders for electric delivery vehicles, thousands will appear on the road in coming years, executives announced at the Consumer Electronics Show.
By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 7, 2022
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