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OpenADR: A Bridge Between EV Fleets and the Grid

EV Connect

As the costs of climate change and the price of oil both become too high to bear, auto manufacturers will shift more of their vehicle fleets to electric. As it stands, the power grid is already run-down and outdated , built for the electric loads of a century ago, not for modern life. OpenADR can even turn fleet into an asset.

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Connecticut’s home battery storage incentive jumps to up to $16k

Baua Electric

In exchange for installing battery storage for 10 years to help reduce demand from the electrical grid and provide home backup during power outages, Connecticut’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority has increased the maximum residential upfront incentive to $16,000 from $7,500. Homeowner FAQs about the program can be found here.

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Induction ovens with big batteries solve lots of problems

Baua Electric

Induction stoves are a great, safe way to save on electricity costs and can heat much quicker, safer, and more accurately than natural gas or propane stoves. Because Induction stoves are energy efficient, some of the cost can be offset by an IRA rebate of up to $840, and that’s before you add a battery to the mix.

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Enabling Electric Vehicle Charging in Condominiums

Wallbox

Third, you can take advantage of EV charger incentives to subsidize the cost of your investment. First, you’ll need to get a permit from your local government to connect to the grid. Next, as a homeowner, you will also have to add the cost of enabling an EV charger to your budget. Money, money, money: figuring out the costs.

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The Dirty Truth of Petrol & Diesel Vehicles

Plug In India

Oil is also shipped, the oceans are unregulated as regards emissions so ships use the cheapest dirtiest fuel possible to keep costs down, making them one of the largest pollution sources on the planet. Going solar now is cheaper than buying electricity from the grid and starts paying for itself from day one.

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Plug-In Hybrids (or Plugin Hybrids)

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. Its like having a second fuel tank that you always use first -- only you fill up at home, from a regular outlet, at an equivalent cost of under $1/gallon. Lifetime service costs are lower for a vehicle that is mainly electric. The GREET 1.6

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CalCars' PRIUS+ Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. Add batteries and grid-charging, and you get PRIUS+, a "plug-in" hybrid (PHEV). and EDrive FAQ INFORMATION IF YOURE TECHNICALLY INCLINED: See the new EAA-PHEV Conversion project sponsored by the Electric Auto Association.

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