Ecotopia net-zero community blossoms on former youth prison site
With nature on the forefront and a ban on fossil fuels, a new Michigan mixed-income community is equipped with solar, EV charging, geothermal heat pumps and sustainability in every detail.
With EV industry idling in Michigan, Motor City clings to auto dreams
Michigan is the birthplace of the American auto, home to the US car industry since the early 20th century. With automotive manufacturing in other parts of the world sprinting forward, the US auto industry is idling, flickering between go and stop like a drained battery. Can electric vehicles (EVs) drive a new renaissance for the industry?
Utilities across the U.S. seek extensions for electric vehicle pilot programs
NC Clean Energy Technology Center identifies the latest electric vehicle policy trends in its 50 States of Electric Vehicles quarterly report.
Eaton partners with ChargePoint on EV charging solution
The new technologies that the two are co-developing are intended to advance bidirectional power flow and vehicle-to-everything capabilities for customers in the U.S., Canada and Europe.
Virginia mandates Dominion Energy create virtual power plant pilot
Virginia Gov. Youngkin signed off on a law for Dominion Energy to create a virtual power plant pilot program and to tap energy stored in idled school buses’ batteries.
SolarEdge launches 22 kW solar integrated EV charger
The charger is available for commercial and industrial customers and is expected to be launched as a residential project later this year.
SkyCharger awarded $10 million grant for two electric truck stops in Southern California
Located in two high-volume, low-income locations, the two charging stops aim to provide maximum impact for electric trucks and jobs for marginalized communities.
Legislation and action ramps up for virtual power plant industry
RMI’s virtual power plant coalition (VP3) released a progress report that indicates that state legislators, regulators and utilities initiated, advanced or expanded policy in support of virtual power plants.
Rooftop solar powers facility, empowers workers in Kansas
Faith Technologies Incorporated installed a 2.16 MW solar project on its facility’s roof using UL 3741’s approach to meeting the National Electrical Code.
Firm recruits EV owners in Connecticut and California for vehicle-to-grid charging
Eight states are now pursuing bidirectional, vehicle-to-grid charging of electric vehicles, which can help balance renewable generation.
