How Rural Minnesota Counties Work Together on Clean Energy
For nearly 30 years, leaders in southwest Minnesota have collaborated to provide a consistent and informed approval process for clean energy projects, while landing millions of dollars in tax revenue for local governments. Read the full article here.
The Car Market’s Hottest Deal: The Cheap EV Lease
Thanks to a $7,500 federal tax credit, leasing an electric vehicle has never been more accessible. This boom is making it easier than ever to join the clean energy movement and drive into a more sustainable future. Read the full article here.
Massachusetts Receives Federal Grant to Expand EV Charging Infrastructure
The Commonwealth has been awarded more than $14 million in grants by the Biden-Harris Administration. The money will go toward expanding zero-emission EV charging and refueling infrastructure across the Bay State. Read the full article here.
E.V. Demand Leads Automakers to a Strong 2024 Finish
Electric vehicles were a bright spot for several automakers. GM said that 2024 was its best year for EV sales ever, selling about 114,000 EVs, a 50% gain over 2023. Ford said that last year, each of Ford’s EVs (the Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning and E-Transit) set sales records. Read the full article here.
Community Solar Is Filling an Important Gap in the Clean Energy Transition
Solar growth has soared over the past few years. With new projects coming online this year, experts predict that U.S. solar power generation will grow 75% from 163 billion kilowatt hours in 2023 to 286 billion kWh in 2025. Read the full article here.
EV Traction Inverter Shipments Reach 6.87 mn in Q3 2024, Led by China
TrendForce’s latest analysis reveals a global shipment of 6.87 million EV traction inverters in Q3 2024, marking a 7 percent quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) growth. Read the full article here.
Strategies to Promote EVSE Resilience in Cold Weather
It’s that time of year again—as temperatures drop and travelers anticipate inclement weather, winter driving is upon us. It has already been well established that EVs perform reliably in cold weather conditions; however, it is just as important that charging infrastructure—also known as EV supply equipment (EVSE)—is dependable for drivers hitting the road for the holidays. Here are five things charging providers and site hosts can do to ensure their chargers are reliable year-round, […]
Xcel Energy Says Data Center Growth Won’t Get in the Way of 2040 Clean Energy Target in Minnesota
A top executive speaking at a regulatory workshop in October said the company can serve data centers and meet its clean energy mandate, but it might need to extend the life of natural gas plants. Read the full article here.
Rivian Gets $6.6 Billion Conditional Loan Approval to Build Georgia EV Plant
Rivian said on Monday it has received conditional approval for a loan of up to $6.6 billion from the U.S. Department of Energy to build the electric vehicle maker’s production facility in Georgia. Read the full article here.
As Meijer Works to Increase EV-Charging Reach, Retailers are Starting to See Benefits
Grocery and convenience-store merchants report a traffic boost after adding charging areas. Read the full article here.
