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Two EVs at Plymouth State University delivered 1 MWh over 6 months with Fermata Energy bidirectional charging platform

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The university is taking part in an utility rate program developed by its local utility New Hampshire Electric Cooperative (NHEC), electrification software provider Bellawatt, and Fermata Energy. When the price of electricity is higher, PSU can then discharge the batteries and sell the energy back to NHEC.

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GM launches GM Energy business unit with Ultium Home, Ultium Commercial

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GM Energy’s services will also enable the sale of energy from EV and stationary storage batteries back to utilities during peak, high energy consumption periods, unlocking even more potential value for customers and increasing resiliency for the electrical grid.

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Carbon emissions from generating electricity for electric vehicles vary greatly across the individual US states

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by Michael Sivak, Sivak Applied Research The overall advantage of battery electric over gasoline vehicles, in terms of well-to-wheels emissions of greenhouse gases, has been well documented. Geothermal 0 0 Solar 0 8.8 Energy source Proportional amount of emissions relative to hydro Coal 175.9 Natural gas 87.9 Geothermal 16.5

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New England to become the second coal-free region in the US

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The Bow, New Hampshire-based power station has committed to retiring the coal-burning units at Merrimack and Schiller Stations in New Hampshire, by 2028 and 2025, respectively. Schiller Station (pictured), which is on the coast, will host a solar and battery storage system. Get started here. –ad*

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The US just proposed 18 GW of new offshore wind sales

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The US has already held four offshore wind lease auctions in the New York–New Jersey region, off the Carolinas, and off the Pacific and Gulf of Mexico coasts. Gulf of Maine The first-ever offshore wind energy auction in the Gulf of Maine would include eight lease areas off the Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire coasts.

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Owners of aging Teslas, this new bespoke warranty plan is for you

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The plan covers critical components – such as Tesla’s high-voltage battery and drive unit – that can be expensive to fix if they break down out of warranty. To limit power outages and make your home more resilient, consider going solar with a battery storage system. Amber also announced the close of its $3.18

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The first Tesla store is finally open in EV-loving Vermont [update]

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There aren’t any Tesla stores in New Hampshire, so the state’s residents will also benefit from this development. Electrek’s Take This is extremely welcome news for a lot of people (not just me, lol). The state does, however, allow direct leasing.) Get started here. – ad* FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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