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US DOE Awards More than $47M in Recovery Act Funding to Advance Smart Grid Development; New Smart Grid Report and Smart Grid Clearinghouse

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The US Department of Energy delivered more than $47 million in funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for eight projects to further smart grid demonstration projects in seven states. million in Recovery Act funding available for local governments to develop emergency preparedness plans for their electrical systems.

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These 10 U.S. states have the most battery storage capacity installed

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states have installed substantially more energy storage systems than others, making up the vast majority of battery capacity available. The data shows that California leads energy storage availability by a wide margin, with just over 7.3 As of November 2023, two U.S. GW (7,302 MW) of battery capacity installed.

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See the Latest on NEVI 2023

EV Connect

The first sites were selected in Hawaii in July 2023. From charger to grid, new connectivity requirements are designed to allow for secure remote monitoring , diagnostics and control. Standardize the communication to consumers of price and availability. Network connectivity of EV charging structure.

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Bosch collaborating with Eguana on Home Battery System

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This project demonstrates reduction of peak loads in the home using a utility-controlled storage system to lower demand from the utility and reduce the burden on the grid. These factors allow us to validate various scenarios regarding available on-demand power and on-site storage capacity.

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How to Navigate EV Charging Rebates and Successfully Fund Your Home Charging Station

EV Match

Conversely, the abundance of available electricity during off-peak hours provides cost-efficiency for everyone. There are incentives available for multi-family residential sites as well. National Grid – Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island. National Grid is a large utility company in the Northeast. Hawaii Power.

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Sandia, ASU collaborate on algae computational modeling, look for algae pond predators

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The work is part of a newly signed Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) between ASU and Sandia to collaborate on algae-based biofuels, solar fuels, concentrating solar technologies, photovoltaics, electric grid modernization and the energy-water nexus. — Ron Pate.

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When Will EVs Hit Primetime?

Revenge of the Electric Car

incentives, and concerns over the electrical grid are slowing the electric. likely to be frustrated by the lack of available cars. Yet in the United States and China, automakers’ caution, weak price incentives, and concerns over the electrical grid are slowing the electric car’s introduction. “There is.

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