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Electric Cars & Costs to the Grid

Green Energy Consumers

As more and more people switch from gas-powered cars to electric vehicles (EVs), we hear a lot of questions along the lines of “can the grid handle it?” will we have enough clean energy resources to supply all the kilowatt-hours of electricity those EVs will need?), Sometimes that question is about supply and emissions (i.e.

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The Role of Power Utilities in Turning EVs into a Grid Asset – Part 1

Driivz

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first installment in our two-part blog series on the role of utilities in turning EVs into a grid asset. We set the stage by examining EV adoption trends, the impact of EV charging on the grid, and the risks of unmanaged EV charging. . The impact of EV charging on the grid. Utilities in the U.S.

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The Role of Power Utilities in Turning EVs into a Grid Asset – Part 2

Driivz

Part 1 of this two-part blog discusses the challenges facing electric utilities – both electricity generators and grid operators – with electric vehicle (EV) adoption coinciding with the electrification of buildings, heating, and industry. That is one way to balance the load on the grid.

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ERCOT approves pilot allowing Tesla VPPs

Teslarati

This is a great big historic moment for Texas, will drive demand for #DERs , retail competition, and prove out the technology solutions needed for a resilient grid. Gail Alfar, who owns a Tesla Model Y and 3, and the blog, What’s Up Tesla? texlege [link]. — ArushiSF (@ArushiSF) October 18, 2022. We need to do better.”

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See the Latest on NEVI 2023

EV Connect

Our previous blog details the criteria and funding that apply for eligible projects. From charger to grid, new connectivity requirements are designed to allow for secure remote monitoring , diagnostics and control. The latest updates to the program are a huge step towards establishing nationwide standards for EV charging.

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CEO Mary Barra & General Motors Make Sure The Greenius Is Rewarded For His Many Years Of EV Advocacy

Creative Greenius

As a former top corporate subject matter expert, I took a very deep made myself a environmental resource for others in my reincarnation as The Creative Greenius and author of this blog. Learning to install solar with GRID Alternatives in 2009. I started learning about, writing about, and promoting electric cars in 2007.

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Data-driven Decision Making for the Fast-Growing EV Charging Industry

Driivz

As EV adoption accelerates globally, EV charging data and analytics are becoming increasingly important in planning new EV charging infrastructure and the grid capacity that will be needed for charging. Smart energy management makes it possible to blend these energy sources with grid energy to optimize the use of both.