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Xcel Energy launches EV smart charging pilot in Colorado; Transportation Electrification Plan for New Mexico approved

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Xcel Energy has launched a new pilot for customers of five major automakers to make it easier for consumers to make the switch to electric vehicles in Colorado and to charge their EVs at times when renewable energy production is high and demand on the energy grid is low. Achieving our EV vision to have 1.5

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How EVs Charge Your Sustainability Strategy

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Here’s how electric vehicles and EV charging can charge up your organization’s sustainability strategy this year. What is a sustainability strategy? How do EVs and EV charging equipment help you reach sustainability targets? One of the most common sustainability goals for businesses is reduce CO2 emissions.

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How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

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Another study found that if people choose to charge their EVs during times when there’s less demand on the power grid, we could cut emissions by another 18% – and maybe even allow EVs to support the grid. Additionally, switching to cleaner energy sources further reduces the environmental impact of generating electricity.

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California Governor’s Office releases 2013 ZEV action plan; 1.5M ZEVs on CA roadways by 2025

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The Governor’s Executive Order specifically directs collaboration with these two organizations. The Executive Order established several milestones organized into three time periods: by 2015, by 2020, and by 2025. Ensure pricing transparency for ZEV charging and fueling. Streamline permitting of hydrogen stations.

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The Essential Guide to EV Smart Charging and Smart Energy Management

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What is EV Smart Charging? What is Smart Energy Management for EV Charging? How do EV Smart Charging and Smart Energy Management Work? What EV Drivers Want from Smart Charging? Advantages of Smart Energy Management for Fleets. Smart EV Charging in Commercial and Industrial Buildings.

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CalSEED awards $4.2M to early-stage clean energy innovations

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A system of low-cost vibration sensors will monitor poles, conductors and equipment on the electricity distribution grid to predict where they may fail and ignite a wildfire. The CalSEED initiative will provide $24 million in grants over five years to support innovators working on early-stage clean energy concepts.

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Smart Charging Electric Vehicles and the Flexibility Market

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The USEF delivers a single common standard to ensure that smart energy products and implementations easily integrate to create a more sustainable, green energy market. Implementing USEF enables large-scale deployment of smart energy grids. In that case, penalties for overtaxing the grid may be levied.

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