NEMA releases standard for bidirectional EV charging
The standard provides vehicle manufacturers and electric vehicle supply equipment with the technical parameters to enable the bidirectional charging of electric vehicles.
Massachusetts introduces programs to tackle EV barriers for high-mileage drivers
The new initiatives expand electric vehicle charging options to make it easier for fleet owners, rideshare drivers and taxi operators to switch to electric vehicles.
Electric vehicles: Grid problem or grid solution?
At Intersolar & Energy Storage North America 2025, a panel of vehicle-to-grid experts discussed how standardization, incentives, and utility partnerships could unlock the full potential of EVs as flexible, cost-saving grid resources.
Lack of EV charging infrastructure could cost New Hampshire $1.4 billion in tourist dollars
What’s holding back investments in New Hampshire’s EV charging infrastructure is the requirement that any utility investment must be approved by state-appointed public utilities commissioners, according to a recent report by Clean Energy NH.
How to leverage virtual power plants for a better grid
A panel at RE+ Northeast 2025 discussed ways to maximize the value of virtual power plants so everyone on the grid wins.
California Energy Commission announces $55 million in funding to build out EV charger network
The CEC estimates that approximately 24,000 new chargers were installed in the first half of 2024, and the Fast Charge California Project aims to incentivize even more.
New York could reach 8 GW of flexible electricity demand by 2040, helping balance renewables
Savings due to flexible demand could approach $3 billion per year by 2040.
Sunrise brief: Judge rules White House violated court order to unfreeze federal funding
Also on the rise: Freyr Battery abandons plans for Georgia battery factory. Colorado permitting red tape adds thousands to rooftop solar cost, finds study.
NYC to get $60 million in state funding for EV fast-chargers
The investment will go toward 267 fast-charging stalls spread across seven locations and both of the city’s airports.
Freyr Battery abandons plans for Georgia battery factory
Freyr was motivated to build the factory based on the strength of the U.S. renewable energy and electric vehicle industries, coupled with the tax incentives associated with the Inflation Reduction Act. It would have been a $2.6 billion investment, creating 720 jobs.
