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NY state to award $12M to advance EV adoption and integration with the grid

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $12-million initiative to support the development and demonstration of innovative, replicable solutions that advance electric vehicle adoption and the integration of electric vehicles with the electric grid. ( on 12 September 2023.

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XL Fleet launches XL Grid division with charging infrastructure solutions

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XL Fleet, a leading provider of vehicle electrification solutions for commercial and municipal fleets, has entered into a partnership with a commercial EVSE (electric vehicle supply equipment) supplier to begin the launch of its XL Grid division. XL Fleet intends to continue expanding its XL Grid division to meet these energy demands.

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NYSERDA Commits $8M to Develop and Commercialize 19 New York Battery and Energy-Storage Technology Projects

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The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) will award $8 million to help develop or commercialize 19 advanced energy storage projects. Integrating battery and ultra-capacitors on a common power circuit serving two renewable-energy generation sources. City University of New York.

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DOE Awarding $620M for Smart Grid Demonstration and Energy Storage Projects

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The US Department of Energy is awarding $620 million for projects around the country to demonstrate advanced Smart Grid technologies and integrated systems. Smart grid regional demonstrations involving plug-in vehicles include (ranked by DOE funding): Columbus Southern Power Company (doing business as AEP Ohio).

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Zinc-air battery company Eos Energy Storage raises $15M

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Eos Energy Storage, a developer of zinc-air grid-scale battery technology, completed its $15-million Series B financing round with participation from a syndicate of 21 strategic and financial investors. based NRG Energy, Inc. Eos is NRG’s first investment in the energy storage industry. and Fisher Brothers.

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New York access for all

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Mount Vernon is one of the biggest cities in New York and it’s also one of the most disadvantaged. Leitman pointed out that Mount Vernon, while still needing assistance, now knows what is necessary to support its efforts when it comes to EVs, renewable microgrids, solar incentives, and energy storage.

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DOE and Beacon Power Finalize $43M Loan Guarantee for Flywheel Energy Storage Project in New York State

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) has finalized a $43-million loan guarantee for Beacon Power Corporation’s 20 megawatt innovative flywheel energy storage plant in Stephentown, NY. The technology operates by using flywheels to quickly store and release from the grid in order to follow rapid changes in grid demand.