Pentagon to install Solar Panels
The U.S. military will install rooftop solar panels on the Pentagon as part of a $250 million package to reduce emissions
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission looks to update interconnection requirements
Recent wave of winter storms highlights the need for “equitable and forward-thinking transmission solutions”
Minnesota company helps produce electric-powered firetrucks
A Minnesota company begins producing electric fire trucks that can get up to 150 miles on a charge and include new safety features for operators Read more about the RTX here
Chicago-area program prepares communities for electric vehicle adoption
A Chicago-area regional government agency offers communities a blueprint for upgrading electric vehicle charging infrastructure https://energynews.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ae5d3a0c6088cad29d71bf0d0&id=e8dd403d7d&e=bf14b566ad
EV market could see 22% growth in 2024
Electric Vehicle Market Looks Headed for 22% Growth This Year BloombergNEF sees a slowdown in 2024 giving way to acceleration the following two years, when a slew of cheaper models are slated to arrive. Read the full article from Bloomberg.
Minnesota lawmakers plan to keep advancing shift to clean energy in 2024
As session approaches, Minnesota lawmakers plan to keep advancing shift to clean energy Minnesota lawmakers passed a range of bills last year aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. This year, with a shorter legislative session and a much smaller budget surplus, expectations are more modest. But some key lawmakers and […]
A Record 1.2 Million EVs Were Sold in the U.S. in 2023
According to Estimates from Kelley Blue Book A record 1.2 million U.S. vehicle buyers chose to go electric last year, according to estimates from Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive company. More specifically, 1,189,051 new electric vehicles (EVs) were put into service as the slow shift to an electrified future continued unabated. In 2023, the […]
EPA awards Michigan $18M in grants to purchase EV school buses
Washington ― The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is awarding at least $17.8 million in grant money to Michigan to purchase 66 electric or low-emission school buses, officials said Monday. The state is among 67 applicants set to receive nearly $1 billion total through the agency’s first Clean School Bus Program Grants Competition ― part of […]
U.S. to invest $1 billion in plan to move school buses from diesel to electric
US to invest $1bn in plan to move from diesel to electric school buses EPA says funds to be given to 280 school districts to ‘help secure a healthier future where our children can breathe cleaner air’ Read the full article from the Guardian.
Gas is cheap, but charging an EV is still cheaper
The price of home charging an electric vehicle in the U.S., on average, is equivalent to $1.41 per gallon. It was easy to make the case for the low cost of electric vehicle charging way back in 2022 when gasoline prices were high and charging an EV was about 70% cheaper than filling up at […]