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Texas awards $3.2M in EV infrastructure grants to Plano-Based Universal EV Chargers

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According to Recurrent Auto, there were 2,139 Level 2 and DC fast charging stations with 5,100 ports in Texas to serve approximately 150,000 registered EVs. Universal EV Chargers has also won grants in Ohio, North Carolina, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. Texas-based Universal EV Chargers has been awarded $3.2

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Estes just offset nearly 100% of its energy needs with rooftop solar

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The largest privately owned freight carrier in North America has finished installing rooftop solar panels at its 4th and 5th trucking terminals, and announced plans to add solar installations at two more of its locations, furthering its commitment to solar transformation. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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The US’s largest solar panel maker is making a big impact on the US economy – in numbers

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First Solar added $2.75 First Solar (Nasdaq: FSLR) today released an economic study revealing the substantial impact of its US solar manufacturing operations. By then, the company plans to ramp up its production to a whopping 14 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity across Alabama, Louisiana, and Ohio. billion in value and $5.32

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Here’s what Electrify America’s EV charging plans are for 2024

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As for the rollout of the federal government’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, Electrify America was awarded four NEVI projects in 2023 – one in Colorado and three in Pennsylvania, according to Ohm Analytics , a research firm that tracks the EV charging marketplace. ad* FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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SunPower ceases residential installations, lays off 1,000

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SunPower (Nasdaq: SPWR) just sent an email to its employees saying that it will “wind down” residential solar installations and lay off 1,000 employees. SunPower is one of the largest residential solar installers in the US. SunPower’s announcement is a real blow for the US residential solar industry.

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The 2024 Chevy Blazer EV has a quirky $4k discount for Tesla drivers

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If you want to make sure you’re finding a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage. EnergySage is a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. affiliate* FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. Get started here.

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Here’s how much money you’ll get with the Inflation Reduction Act

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It’s packed with rebates and tax credits that will help Americans purchase everything from EVs to solar and electrical appliances to heat pumps. We upgraded to a 200-amp service panel and had rooftop solar and Tesla Powerwalls installed last fall, so this savings calculator has been, and will continue to be, a valuable tool for us.