Electrification, shifting homes, businesses, and transportation toward efficient electric technologies wherever it makes sense, offers enormous potential upside. In the right contexts, it lowers household costs, strengthens local economies, creates technical and trade jobs, and improves public health. In theory, it is the rare policy space where economic, technological, and environmental interests align. Even for […]
In many communities, clean energy progress is no longer driven by big national narratives. Positive change is being driven by what works on the ground. What saves money. What keeps the lights on. What makes daily life a little more reliable and a little more resilient. Recharge America works in this space, helping communities focus […]
The Mankato Area Foundation (MAF) has been a long-time participant in Recharge America’s work. So long, in fact, that it’s fair to call them part of the founding DNA of our place-based approach. Some of our earliest and most durable lessons about what actually makes community-level electrification efforts work came out of Mankato: the importance […]
Our 2023 participant, Energy New England (ENE), is the leading wholesale risk management and energy trading organization in the Northeast and has made significant strides in the clean energy and electrification sectors. As a champion of sustainable energy solutions, ENE is not just about managing risks and trading energy; it is paving the way for […]
In an era where innovation drives progress, our 2023 participant Bridgewater State University (BSU), the largest of Massachusetts’ nine state universities, is setting a remarkable example in the realm of sustainable energy and electric vehicles (EVs). With a series of initiatives throughout 2023, BSU has not only embraced electrification but has also embarked on a […]
Cape Air, a trailblazer in regional air travel with its headquarters at Cape Cod Gateway Airport in Hyannis, Massachusetts, is taking significant strides toward integrating electric vehicles (EVs) and clean energy solutions into its operations, now extending EV efforts to Maine, New York, Vermont, Illinois, Michigan, Montana, and Puerto Rico. Last year our 2023 participant, […]
Located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, the Town of Truro is about two hours outside of Boston. With its inviting beaches and vibrant community spirit, this small town of +2,000 residents is making significant strides for beneficial electrification. In 2023, with 5.6% of registered vehicles being non-fossil fuel vehicles in Truro, the town made strides in […]
Last year, UMass Chan Medical School took remarkable steps toward sustainability and clean energy, underscoring its commitment to innovation not only in education and healthcare but also in environmental stewardship. Located in Worcester and part of the University of Massachusetts system, UMass Chan stands at the forefront of integrating sustainable practices within its operations. The […]
2023 Participant Milestones Spotlight: Minnesota Department of Transportation’s Journey In the spotlight for their remarkable achievements throughout 2023, our participant the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) stands as a model of progress in the area of environmental sustainability. This year, MnDOT has not only expanded its fleet by adding 5-10 electric vehicles (EVs) but also […]
Despite threatening weather in the morning, approximately 150 people turned out at Trystar in Faribault, MN, to experience EVs and energy solutions of all kinds! Trystar’s newly-expanded facility manufactures wires, conduit and other electrical components for the mass distribution of electricity. They incorporated a large solar array into the additional space, allowing them to operate […]
