Revisiting 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

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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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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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

7 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

Electric truck deployments could jump tenfold as interest surges, study says

Zero-emission truck deployments are heavily concentrated in California, New York and Texas.

By Jim Stinson • Feb. 8, 2022

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

More 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

Breakthroughs 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

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

Battery-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

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

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

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.

Jan. 24, 2022

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

2022 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

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

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

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

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

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

Gov. Hochul announces $500M offshore wind investment, electrification push for New York

Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul used her 2022 State of the State address to announce New York's third offshore wind procurement, new energy storage targets and accelerated electrification initiatives.

By Robert Walton • Jan. 6, 2022

Stem, ENGIE North America partner to integrate storage management and EV charging platform

The partnership reflects customers' growing interest in adopting EV charging, solar generation and storage all at once, according to Stem officials.

By Jason Plautz • Jan. 6, 2022