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PG&E to retire Diablo Canyon nuclear plant by 2025, replace with renewables and energy storage

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The Joint Proposal would replace the power produced by the two nuclear reactors at Diablo Canyon with a portfolio comprising energy efficiency, renewables and energy storage. It includes a PG&E commitment to a 55% renewable energy target in 2031—the highest such voluntary commitment by a major US energy company.

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kWh Billing and New EV Charging Tax Policies: What You Need to Know

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As both EV adoption increases and internal combustion engine vehicles have become more fuel efficient, states are seeking to offset lost revenue from the gas tax. With states enacting new kWh taxes on EVs and EV charging, we want to make sure you have the right information. Kentucky will implement the kWh tax starting in January 2024.

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Benchmark: Saudi Arabia is building an EV battery supply chain

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The Saudi advantage lies in relatively low reagent costs and government incentives like tax, land, and capital support, said Benchmark consultant Ahmed Mehdi. March 2023: Novonix announced a joint venture deal to build a 30,000 tonne capacity graphite anode materials facility with TAQAT Development, a Saudi energy company.

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CA’s solar tax supporters are trying to run a “wealthy vs disadvantaged” narrative: It doesn’t have to be

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Tesla launches efforts to stop CA’s solar tax, which Musk dubs as “anti-environment” As critics of the initiative, such as Tesla and other renewable companies and organizations in the state, launched efforts to combat the NEM 3.0 proposal, organizations supporting the CPUC’s proposal have adopted a pretty similar stance.

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What is Behind the Meter (BTM)?

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These systems enable energy users to manage their energy use more effectively, improve energy efficiency, and reduce dependence on the traditional grid. We provide solutions for fast electric vehicle charging, battery energy storage systems, and more. What are the benefits of promoting behind-the-meter solutions?

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Westwater Resources is building a facility in Alabama to process one of the largest graphite deposits in the US

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Q&A with Jon Jacobs of Westwater Resources Everyone in the EV industry is talking about the IRA and the BIL, two sets of federal regulations that include strong incentives for automakers to establish domestic supply chains for EV raw materials and components. Charged : Graphite’s a hot property these days. Tell us about Westwater’s plans.

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Imperium3 consortium forms to establish Li-ion battery gigafactory in NY state; 3 GWh by Q4 2019 to grow to 15 GWh

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million in Excelsior Jobs Program tax credits. million in New York Investment Tax Credits. In 2016, C4V was recognized for its innovative battery storage technology when it was named a $500,000 winner in New York State's first 76West Clean Energy Competition. Magnis Resources, Ltd.,

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