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AeroVironment licenses PNNL EV smart charger controller technology

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has licensed smart charging controller technology developed at the US Department of Energy (DOE) Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) for incorporation into its charging station equipment. The commercial license agreement is between AeroVironment and Battelle, which operates PNNL. AeroVironment, Inc. Earlier post.)

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HOMER Grid software now models EV charging stations

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The new capability helps users design optimal renewable energy and storage systems to reduce utility costs—especially demand charges—of electric vehicle charging. The solution is to co-locate renewables and storage with charging infrastructure.

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What is Demand Response?

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There are many types of Demand Response programs, ranging from direct compensation-based programs for commercial and industrial customers to savings-based programs for consumer and retail customers. ADR programs can include incentives and rebates for equipment and installation costs. What is a Demand Response event?

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RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE COMMISSION: Drive Electric’s advice on the second draft of the Emissions Reduction Plan (2026-2030)

Drive Electric

The transition to electric vehicles depends on the availability of renewable electricity and the infrastructure to enable users to charge their vehicles. We would make the following additional points: E-mobility, by definition, depends on affordable and reliable renewable electricity. This will only intensify. 2 Transport).

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How to Have a Greener Christmas?

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As the TV commercials like to remind us, ‘this the season for giving a new car to that special person in your life’. And with the increase in sustainable power generation, EVs will someday run on 100% renewable energy. Sustainable gifts for the home: smart EV charging and smart meters.

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

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This includes smart EV charging and energy management technologies that utilities can leverage to help manage charging, balance grid loads, and transform EVs from a grid liability to a grid asset. . Balancing the load with managed smart EV charging. Most cars are parked 95% of the time, making EVs ideal flexibility assets for the grid.

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How to Navigate EV Charging Rebates and Successfully Fund Your Home Charging Station

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In this follow-up to our article covering commercial incentives from last month, we’ll explore some of the rebates that can help you bring EV charging home on the cheap. Conversely, the abundance of available electricity during off-peak hours provides cost-efficiency for everyone. Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit.