California Offers $10M for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations for Section of Oregon to Baja

July 28, 2015 By

The California Energy Commission is offering $10 million in grant funds for electric vehicle charging stations on designated corridors from San Jose southward. The direct current fast charging stations will be installed son Interstate 5 (I-5), State Route 99 (SR 99), and along United States Highway 101 (US-101) from San Jose travelling south in … [Read more...]

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When EV Charging is Too Popular, These Standards Can Help

December 9, 2014 By

BC Hydro expects that in the near future, it will experience problems meeting the demand from consumers to charge their electric vehicles during peak hours. In a new project, the company has partnered with Greenlots to create standards that will allow for smart grid innovation and solutions to challenges like BC Hydro's. … [Read more...]

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Massachusetts and Microgrids: "Going Backwards Is Not an Option"

May 15, 2014 By

Ann Berwick makes clear that big change is afoot when asked about Massachusetts and microgrids. The chair of the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities says that utilities better prepare as the new world of distributed energy emerges. Unless they find new ways to make money, “somebody is going to supplant them," she … [Read more...]

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New York: Finding a Win-Win for Solar and Energy Efficiency?

September 9, 2013 By

New York may start giving new support to building owners that intertwine solar with energy efficiency, demand response or energy storage. The New York State Energy and Research Development Authority (NYSERDA) recently proposed the idea as part of a broader overhaul of the state’s renewable portfolio standard. The state wants to help the solar … [Read more...]

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