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NREL researchers point toward building energy efficiency instead of long-term storage

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Incorporating energy efficiency measures can reduce the amount of storage needed to power the nation’s buildings entirely with renewable energy, according to analysis conducted by researchers at the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).

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Texas plans for massive $408m EV charging infrastructure expansion

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As noted in a recent Texas Department of Transportation plan released on June 12, the state will be building charging infrastructure every 50 miles along many major interstate routes. As of the date of this report’s publishing, there are 129,010 electric vehicles in Texas, and that number is rapidly growing.

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NSF awards $55.5M to support 3 new Engineering Research Centers; one focused on power electronics

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The two other new ERCs are: Off-grid drinking water. NEWT will be led by Rice University in partnership with Arizona State University, the University of Texas at El Paso and Yale University. Nature-inspired soil engineering.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

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Jonathan’s other professional experience includes working for local governments, start-ups, and institutions of higher learning in the El Paso-Las Cruces region. Angelina Rodriguez Current Profession: Project Manager, Transportation Electrification at El Paso Electric Company, El Paso, TX How will you add value to the EAA Board?

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

Jonathan’s other professional experience includes working for local governments, start-ups, and institutions of higher learning in the El Paso-Las Cruces region. Angelina Rodriguez Current Profession: Project Manager, Transportation Electrification at El Paso Electric Company, El Paso, TX How will you add value to the EAA Board?