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HOMER Grid software now models EV charging stations

Green Car Congress

The software can model a range of applications, including an on-demand mode which charges vehicles as fast as possible, or a smart, deferrable mode where EV charging is optimized for the lowest impact on the utility bill.

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What is Demand Response?

Driivz

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. Demand Response is a tool for moderating demand that falls under the broader umbrella of Demand Side Management.

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Local vs Cloud Control: Which Works Best for Smart EV Charging?

Driivz

Whether you are an EV fleet manager with hundreds of chargers or the owner of a handful of chargers located on your commercial, retail or residential property, smart EV charging allows you to optimize costs and increase charging reliability and stability. Poor driver experience. Future-proof technology.

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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

New Zealand currently has 4 million passenger cars in its fleet, the vast majority of which are fuelled by petrol and diesel. The government itself has set a target to have 30% of the light fleet electric by 2035. EV smart charging could save the New Zealand economy close to $3 billion by 2035.

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ConnectDER and Siemens Partner to offer a simple and clever solution for Level 2 charging installations  

Charged EVs

Charged : With this partnership between Siemens and ConnectDER, you’ll have a smart charger that talks to the meter collar and then balances the power of the whole system. Siemens is also in the commercial and fleet charging space as well, correct? We’re already hard at work on this stuff. Is that the idea? Chris: Yes.

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The Importance of Managed EV Charging

Driivz

This makes the topic of managed EV charging important to all stakeholders , from the utilities that generate electricity through all the EV fleet, building, and public charging operators that deliver it to the vehicles to the drivers. Smart charging refers to the level of technology in the charger hardware itself.

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The Essential Guide to EV Smart Charging and Smart Energy Management

Driivz

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. What is EV Smart Charging?