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Is Taxing Carbon Really the Best Way to Decarbonize the Grid?

Energy Institute at HAAS

Our new research suggests clean electricity standards or subsidies might be more beneficial. Some economists and policy advocates present a carbon tax (or … Continue Reading Is Taxing Carbon Really the Best Way to Decarbonize the Grid? Today’s blog post is co-authored with Ryan Kellogg.

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SAFE and the EC report recommends policies to advance adoption of vehicle-to-grid technology

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SAFE and the Electrification Coalition (EC) released a report highlighting policy opportunities to accelerate the adoption of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology. With bidirectional charging technology, EVs can help manage system loads during periods of high electricity demand.

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Cybertruck recall, US fast-charger growth, EV factories taxing grid: Today’s Car News

Baua Electric

electricity demand has remained flat, or declined, in recent years, that’s not the case around EV battery plants—and new EV factories may be causing additional pollution , according to a recent report. That’s caused a spike in electricity demand, leading utilities to shift their power mix toward natural gas and away from renewables.

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Next 10-UC Berkeley study suggests additional tax revenue or income-based rate structure to make electricity more affordable for Californians

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California’s current strategy of recovering a myriad of fixed costs in electricity usage rates must change as the state uses more renewable electricity to power buildings and vehicles, according to the findings from a new report from the Energy Institute at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business and non-profit think tank Next 10.

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An off-grid solar tracker powers this EV charging station

Baua Electric

Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, has installed an off-grid solar tracker EV charging station for its employees. Solar EV Charger operates even when the grid is down, and its transportable nature allows it to adapt as EV charging needs evolve. What do you think of Solaflect’s Solar EV Charger? Get started here. –ad*

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CMU study finds taxes on emissions would result in more rapid electrification by ridesharing companies

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Ridesourcing vehicles’ high use intensity is economically attractive for electric vehicles, which typically have lower operating costs and higher capital costs than conventional vehicles. —Bruchon et al. Private and external costs of energy inputs vary across cities. Source: Bruchon et al.

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Battery-grade lithium carbonate forecast to trade at $74K/tonne in 12 months

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In the US, demand for new energy vehicles is set to increase as the newly passed “Inflation Reduction Act” extends tax breaks for new electric vehicle purchases—although eligibility for the tax break will be determined by the sourcing of critical materials, including lithium. Earlier post.). Source: Statista.

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