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EIA: major utilities continue to increase spending on US electric distribution systems

Green Car Congress

Annual spending on customer expenses and operations and maintenance by these utilities also increased slightly. Operations and maintenance (O&M) expenses have increased as electric distribution systems experience stress from several factors, including more customers, variable generation, and the effects of storms, wildfires, and flooding.

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Letting in the Light

Electric Auto Association

Within a few years, outreach efforts by these chapter members at local electric vehicle (EV) events had grown to include presentations at conferences around the country, and eventually around the world. We helped Don with his E Bike Maintenance Manual (EBMM), which became a guide to the ins and outs of ebikes,” Smith said.

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