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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.

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DOE to provide nearly $170M in funding to advance solar energy technologies

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As part of the Department of Energy’s SunShot Initiative, the US Department of Energy (DOE) is making nearly $170 million for funding over three years available to support a range of solar photovoltaic (PV) technology areas.

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Sandia study finds underground geologic storage of hydrogen could boost transportation, energy security

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Salt caverns such as the one depicted here could provide a low-cost solution for the geologic storage of hydrogen. The colors in the illustration represent depth, with blue as the deepest part of the cavern and red the most shallow. Image courtesy of Sandia National Laboratories) Click to enlarge.

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IEEE Discusses 6 Simple Solutions to Climate Change at COP27

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He added that the energy from wind, solar, and hydroelectric plants should be stored in batteries so the electricity generated from them during off-peak hours isn’t wasted but integrated into energy grids. He also said low-cost, low-carbon hydrogen fuel should be considered as part of the renewable energy mix.

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ARPA-E awards $35M to 12 new projects to support medium-voltage devices for grid, industry and transportation

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The US Department of Energy announced $35 million in awards for 12 projects that find new ways to harness medium-voltage electricity for applications in industry, transportation, on the grid and beyond. BREAKERS projects include: Drexel University, Ultra-Efficient Intelligent MVDC Hybrid Circuit Breaker – $4,413,913.

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