Renewable Energy, Electrification Big Winners in Inflation Reduction Act

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2022 22:28:12 +0000

The U.S. House on Aug. 12 passed a bill with major implications for the power generation industry, joining the U.S. Senate in supporting the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The bill, which now heads to President Joe Biden for his signature, includes major provisions to combat climate change, including support for a variety of clean energy […]

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The POWER Interview: EVs Lead Charge for Electrification

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Fri, 20 May 2022 12:58:27 +0000

Several groups are studying the impact of electrification on the U.S. power system, including the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Colorado and its research partners, which include the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), and national laboratories such as Lawrence Berkeley and Oak Ridge. NREL, as part of its Electrification Futures Study, has used what […]

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Three Ways Utilities Can Accelerate EV Adoption

Credit to Author: Michael O’Donnell| Date: Wed, 11 May 2022 17:52:47 +0000

Electric vehicles are coming. Do you hear them? (Probably not.) The exact speed of our collective embrace of electric vehicles (EVs) will vary around the country—due to factors such as EV familiarity, vehicle availability, purchase prices and incentives—but the cars are coming down the road at a steady clip. In the immediate future, U.S. President […]

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White House Calls on Defense Production Act to Bolster EV Battery Supply

Credit to Author: POWER| Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2022 13:23:31 +0000

When the White House signed an executive order to get to 50% electric vehicle (EV) sales share by 2030 while relying on American manufacturing, there were some serious concerns about whether the U.S. could make that many EVs, and then create the infrastructure in time to support that many new EVs on the road. COMMENTARY […]

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Electrification Ignites Debate Over Future of Energy

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Fri, 01 Apr 2022 04:11:00 +0000

Electrification—replacing fossil fuels with electricity to provide power—is a major part of the global effort toward decarbonization. It touches many sectors, and is sparking even more discussion about its

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U.S. Details $5 Billion Plan for EV Charging Network

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2022 23:53:20 +0000

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The promise of a nationwide network of charging stations to serve drivers of electric vehicles (EVs) received a major boost on Feb. 10, with two federal agencies announcing nearly $5 billion has been earmarked to support such infrastructure. The U.S. Departments of Energy and Transportation said the money will be made available under the new […]

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Piaggio Launches Electric Ape With Battery Swap Tech

Credit to Author: Jo Borrás| Date: Fri, 27 Dec 2019 23:40:27 +0000

The Piaggio Ape (that’s “app-eh,” not “ape”) E-City will feature a long flat battery mounted low in the chassis. That design will help the three-wheeler to maximize interior cargo volume while also aiding in dynamic handling. That’s because the heavy battery will help naturally lower the E-City’s center of gravity

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The Electrification Of Transportation Must Be Accompanied By On-Demand Access To Renewable Energy

Credit to Author: Sponsored Content| Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 15:00:09 +0000

Unprecedented growth in global electricity demand must be met with renewable sources and technologies delivering new levels of energy efficiency.

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Deloitte Survey: Businesses Back Sustainability, Decarbonization

Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2019 10:40:24 +0000

Utilities need to adapt as businesses continue to focus on sustainability, looking for cleaner energy sources and viewing such measures as an opportunity to create value, according to a Deloitte study released June 11. What’s less-focused is residential consumers willingness to adopt sustainability improvements, with cost and convenience playing a large role in their choices, […]

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U.S. Biomass Power, Dampened by Market Forces, Fights to Stay Ablaze

Though experts say biomass should continue to play a key role in the U.S. renewable power portfolio for its baseload properties, contributions to forest management, and other reasons, a swathe of uneconomic

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