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Demand Charge Alternatives for EV Charging in Massachusetts

Green Energy Consumers

Back in January, we wrote about the approval by the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) of $400 million for electric vehicle (EV) charging in Massachusetts. Since then, both National Grid and Eversource have rolled out new incentives for both infrastructure upgrades and charging hardware. (

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A Guide to Massachusetts EV Rebate Programs

EV Connect

For Massachusetts residents and businesses, there are quite a few options available. Here’s a look at current Massachusetts EV rebates and other incentive programs. Utility and Electricity Provider Incentives and More Customers in Massachusetts can earn a variety of credits, discounts and rebates from their utility companies.

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EIA: California home to almost half of US plug-in electric vehicles

Green Car Congress

Several states offer tax incentives to reduce the upfront cost of PEVs to consumers. The District of Columbia has a tax credit of 50% of the incremental cost of an EV, up to $19,000. For instance, DTE Energy in Michigan offers customers discounted electricity rates at off-peak hours if they install a 240-volt Level 2 charger.

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Kiessling Transit orders 32 more Lightning Hybrids hydraulic hybrid buses

Green Car Congress

Kiessling Transit, a Massachusetts-based transportation company, is ordering 32 more hydraulic hybrid buses equipped with Lighting Hybrids’ Energy Recovery System (ERS) for medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses. Kiessling Transit Ford E-450 paratransit bus with Lightning Hybrids system installed. Earlier post.) Click to enlarge.

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News: 10 Best States To Own an EV

Clean Fleet Report

The cost of buying and running an EV varies depending on where you live. The Top 10 states to own an EV are: Massachusetts. When it comes to sheer number of plugs available, California is far ahead of other states with 34,001 plugs installed, more than five times the number at the next state, New York. California. Rhode Island.

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Protecting a divine planet

Electric Auto Association

I’m a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church (FUMC) of Westborough, Massachusetts, where we believe we must do our part to steward the earth. We’re hopeful that more congregations across the country will soon take up that call — like installing electric vehicle (EV) charging as some are already doing. "We

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Abandoned History: Oldsmobile's Guidestar Navigation System and Other Cartography (Part VI)

The Truth About Cars

It was neither as clean looking nor as slick as the Aurora show car, but could be installed without major changes to the dash. The following year, the 1997 Prius became available with more accurate differential GPS, installed in-dash. Each map cartridge installed in the system cost an additional $400 ($817 adj.).

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