Ford and TXU Energy announced this week they have teamed up to create a first-of-its-kind retail energy offering for Ford electric SUV and truck customers in Texas. The TXU Free EV Miles program offers Ford EV drivers the opportunity to charge their vehicle at home entirely for free, since more … [continued]
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The General Services Administration’s (GSA’s) Green Proving Ground program, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Building Technologies Office (BTO), announced a new request for information (RFI) on August 1, 2024, focused on enabling energy efficiency and decarbonization in commercial buildings, contributing to a more efficient electric infrastructure, and improving resiliency and … [continued]
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We are pleased to announce the release of Berkeley Lab’s 2024 edition of U.S. State Renewables Portfolio & Clean Electricity Standards. The report provides an overview and status update on U.S. state renewables portfolio standards (RPS) and has been expanded to also cover 100% clean electricity standards (CES) adopted by a … [continued]
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Even as one Summer Olympics ends, the planning for the next one is already in the works, and the LA 2028 Summer Games could also be host to an ambitious goal — a “no-car Games.” According to LA Mayor Karen Bass, one solution to the “notorious” gridlocked traffic in Los … [continued]
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Mayors pledge to electrify 50% of city fleets by 2030 and increase EV infrastructure by 500% by 2035 EV transition will save taxpayer dollars, improve public health, increase access to charging, and create clean energy jobs, while sending strong market signals to manufacturers Washington, DC — Today, as a part … [continued]
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Wright Electric, a US startup that has been making strides in electric aviation, including its development of ultra-lightweight batteries, motors, and generators, has announced another vote of confidence, financially speaking, in the form of a new contract with the US Air Force for the development of lightweight and high output … [continued]
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The Passive House Network is adapting its marketing program to focus on how comfortable its buildings are in high heat zones.
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BYD is constantly in the news now, thanks to its fast rise in EV sales, almost continual rollout of new models, and expansion into more and more countries around the world. It became the world leader in plugin vehicle sales a long time back, but it’s also on the verge … [continued]
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One way to predict where the future is headed is to look at what human society is investing in. 100 years ago, we were investing a ton into fossil fuel development, and we then burnt up a lot of fossil fuels. Even 15 years ago, human society was investing more … [continued]
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