California unveils proposed pathway to reach 100% ZEVs by 2035

The proposal recommends an annual zero-emissions vehicles requirement that begins at 35% in 2026 before ramping up to 68% in 2030.

By Kavya Balaraman • April 13, 2022

New Hampshire regulators approve new EV charging rates for Unitil, Liberty and cut demand charges in half

Advocates for electric vehicle infrastructure are split on whether the lower demand charge will help to expand public charging stations in the state.

By Robert Walton • April 12, 2022

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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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California injects $40M into heat pump water heater effort amid broader push to decarbonize buildings

Regulators nearly doubled the funding authorized for heat pump water heaters as part of an initiative in the state's self-generation incentive program.

By Kavya Balaraman • April 11, 2022

For the Building Performance Standards Coalition to be effective, the White House must think bigger

The former head of the U.S. Green Building Council weighs in on how federal, state and local government partners can go beyond just reducing building emissions as they pursue decarbonization.

By Mahesh Ramanujam • April 11, 2022

Reliability concerns drive need for energy market design reforms, but regions diverge in FERC proceeding

Filings from FERC proceedings show a one-size-fits-all reform can't sufficiently address regional market diversity, but federal guidelines can target growing uncertainties and costs from rising variable and distributed resource penetrations.

By Herman K. Trabish • April 11, 2022

UN highlights potential of broad electrification as it stresses the role of cities in tackling climate change

Cities must push harder to decarbonize buildings and transform transportation norms, the report suggests, as the next three years are critical if the world is to change the course of global warming.

By Maria Rachal • April 6, 2022

GAO: Postal service used questionable assumptions to make case for continuing gas-powered fleet

In response to congressional interest, USPS Inspector General Tammy Whitcomb said an audit will review the postal service's vehicle acquisition process.

By Robert Walton • April 6, 2022

Inside PepsiCo's strategy for fleet electrification

For the food and beverage giant, executive buy-in is a crucial part of scaling for the future.

By S.L. Fuller • April 5, 2022

Gatik signals start of 'hyper-growth' phase with EV partnership

The autonomous middle-mile delivery operator will team up with ChargePoint to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure across its North American locations. 

By Kate Magill • April 4, 2022

California approves $11.7M vehicle-to-grid pilots in PG&E footprint

The programs will support the build-out of bidirectional charging equipment, which regulators say can provide broader resiliency benefits.

By Kavya Balaraman • Updated May 6, 2022

Maersk doubles down on fleet electrification with Volvo EV order

More than 100 electric trucks are set to be delivered by the end of Q1 2023.

By Alejandra Carranza • March 31, 2022

As Minnesota regulators reject Xcel's $150M EV rebate plan, focus moves to legislation

At issue are what role utilities should play in helping drive the uptake of electric vehicles, how big that role should be, and how to access federal funding for EV adoption.

By Elizabeth McCarthy • March 31, 2022

Ukraine war could extend bump in US coal use, but utilities remain confident in decarbonization path

When 2021 natural gas demand drove prices up, generators turned to coal. The war in Ukraine seems to be driving a similar pattern.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 24, 2022

Washington legislators again mandate 100% electric new car sales by 2030

The target is the most ambitious in the country and was included in a broader $16.9 billion transportation package that is now headed to Gov. Jay Inslee’s desk.

By Kavya Balaraman • March 14, 2022

Republicans use EV hearing to knock Biden's clean energy policy as US bans oil and gas imports from Russia

The White House on Tuesday warned that drivers may see higher prices at the pump. Clean energy advocates say it is a reminder the country must shift away from fossil fuels.

By Robert Walton • March 9, 2022

White House accelerates plans for zero-emission trucks

The Biden administration announced new grant funding for manufacturers and a proposed rule to dramatically curb emissions of nitrogen oxides by 2031.

By Jim Stinson • March 8, 2022

Stellantis builds EV capacity with battery supplier partnerships

Soaring demand for parts has prompted suppliers and their customers to invest billions of dollars in capacity expansion projects.

By Colin Campbell • March 8, 2022

PG&E, GM initiative will pilot use of electric vehicles to power homes in Northern California

“We see this as ... electric vehicles becoming mobile power sources or mobile batteries, if you will, offering greater energy reliability and resilience,” PG&E executive Aaron August said.

By Kavya Balaraman • March 8, 2022

Inflation, production backlogs hit electric transit bus manufacturer Proterra

The company, which makes electric transit buses and EV batteries for other commercial vehicles, warns of little improvement in parts shortages this year as inflation leads to price increases. 

By Dan Zukowski • March 4, 2022

As Biden plans EV charger rollout, location questions take the fore

From Denver to Seattle, cities are placing charging stations in under-resourced neighborhoods. The efforts could guide state plans that must meet equity goals to qualify for federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program funds.

By Jason Plautz • March 2, 2022

Biden touts charging network expansion in State of the Union amid 85% jump in 2021 US EV sales

During his speech to Congress, President Joe Biden highlighted plans for a 500,000-charger national network supported by the federal government as EV sales surge and the market prepares for a flood of federal funding.

By Robert Walton • March 2, 2022

Cummins buys Meritor for $3.7B as it eyes electric future

The move by the two companies signals the trucking industry is preparing for zero-emission technology to replace diesel engines.

By Jim Stinson • Feb. 25, 2022

Duke may offer some EV customers ‘all you can charge’ for just $19.99/month (restrictions apply)

Duke Energy wants to offer North Carolina residential customers a flat-fee EV charging subscription, in exchange for control over when the charger is used.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 23, 2022

To 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

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