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PG&E and Tesla launch virtual power plant pilot

Green Car Congress

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and Tesla Inc. have launched a new pilot program that creates a virtual power plant (VPP) to help support electric grid reliability and save customers money. Participating customers receive $2 for every incremental kilowatt-hour of electricity their Powerwall discharges during an event.

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Personal: I Built the Ultimate Checklist for a Successful Road Trip

Clean Fleet Report

Personal: I Built the Ultimate Checklist for a Successful Road Trip Gear Up to Hit the Road and Not Look Back This article may contain affiliate links. It prevented us from having to spend money purchasing pricey beverages from gas stations or convenience stores.

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Tesla’s Virtual Power Plant reaches 244 homes in San Diego

Teslarati

Tesla has reached 244 homes in San Diego through its VPP program, as shown in a screenshot of the Tesla app posted by one person who was recently accepted into the program (via Sawyer Merritt ). In addition to California, a VPP program is also being piloted in Texas through the company’s recently registered utility project, Tesla Electric.

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DEED advertising pays off

Electric Auto Association

Spanish language side of the DEED event promotional notices inserted into 23,000 Manteca utility bills. The members of EAA San Joaquin Valley (EAASJV), largely held back from holding in-person events since the chapter’s founding in 2019 due to the pandemic, were determined to make their 2022 Drive Electric Earth Day event a rousing success.

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What Are Zero Emission Day and National Drive Electric Week?

Blink Charging

It’s also the kickoff to National Drive Electric Week which runs from September 22 – October 1, 2023. Let’s look at these two annual events and what they mean for current and future electric vehicle (EV) drivers. There are four guidelines to follow: Refrain from using or burning oil, gas or coal. of total U.S.

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See & test drive your favorite EVs at Drive Electric Earth Month, all April

Baua Electric

It’s that time of year again, time for events across the country to show off electric vehicles at Drive Electric Earth Month. Drive Electric Earth Month is an offshoot of Drive Electric Week , a long-running annual tradition hosting meetups mostly in the US, but also occasionally in other countries.

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See & test drive your favorite EVs at Drive Electric Earth Month, thru April

Baua Electric

It’s that time of year again, time for events across the country to show off electric vehicles at Drive Electric Earth Month. Drive Electric Earth Month is an offshoot of Drive Electric Week , a long-running annual tradition hosting meetups mostly in the US, but also occasionally in other countries.

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