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The Complex Calculus of Clean Energy and Zero Emissions

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Jenkins has also helped push Congress to think more seriously about the power grid, releasing a report last year that showed that much of the 43 percent emissions reduction expected by 2030 would be squandered if the United States doesn’t double the pace of transmission upgrades. power-grid transmission.

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DOE to provide up to half the cost of NuScale small modular reactor project

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced an award to NuScale Power LLC to support a new project to design, certify and help commercialize innovative small modular reactors (SMRs) in the United States. The Energy Department’s cooperative agreements require that the reactors be built domestically.

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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. National Grid – Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island. National Grid is a large utility company in the Northeast. TXU Energy – Texas.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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Enable smart charging and vehicle grid integration through solutions such as demand response, and other energy storage and load management strategies. National Grid. 46 organizations have signed on to the principles so far. Among the actions announced are: Unlocking up to $4.5 Indianapolis Power & Light Company. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

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How to Prevent a Power Outage From Becoming a Crisis

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The recent record-breaking heat in Oregon and Washington state, for example, claimed more than 200 lives. Extreme cold can have similarly dire consequences , as we saw during February’s massive power outage in Texas. Any plan that could significantly alter demand forecasting must be considered with the power grid in mind.

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DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

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SuperTruck II builds on the successful SuperTruck I program, which has already led to more than twenty fuel saving technologies that have reached the commercial market, said Acting Assistant Secretary David Friedman. Drive Oregon. Grid Modernization for Electric Vehicles (Area of Interest 2). Plug In America. Description.

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

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This project will be the first commercial deployment of articulated fuel cell buses in the US. Oregon Department of Transportation. Oregon Department of Transportation. VIA’s use of 100% renewable grid power ensures the battery electric buses will truly be zero emissions. Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation.

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