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Utilities in Colorado, Utah, Hawaii and Vermont are advancing “virtual power plant” projects using networks of solar panels, batteries and other devices to help manage the grid.
Distributed Energy Resources
An official with the Sacramento Municipal Utility District detailed a project that will utilize blockchain-enabled tokens as part of an effort to encourage EV owners to charge their vehicles at workplaces when local renewables peak during the day.
Electric Vehicles
An Austin Energy pilot electric vehicle charging rate program has been successful in attracting participants and reducing EV charging during peak usage hours.
Electric Vehicles
As your customers consider pursuing electric vehicles for their fleets, share these guides, which covers some of the key areas that electric utilities and their customers can work together on...
Electric Vehicles
An analysis of electric bus pilot programs in several cities show that electric buses can provide clean, efficient, cost-effective transportation. In most of the places where they were tested electric buses have met or exceeded expectations in a broad range of climates and terrain types.
Electric Vehicles
In the coming decades, all types of vehicles might make the switch to electric – from car sharing services to delivery trucks and school buses. Behind these decisions are fleet...
When it comes to large-scale solar for utilities and municipalities, the Solar Energy Industries Association reports that there are 37,000 MW in operation, with a whopping 74,000 MW additional in...
Distributed Energy Resources
Key factors driving renewable energy development last year — strong demand, declining costs, gains in battery storage technology and grid operators’ growing ability to handle renewables— are poised to continue into 2019, according to consulting firm Deloitte.
Part 1: Economic Development The American Public Power Association (APPA) is pleased to introduce the first in-depth, three-part Public Power Current newsletter series this week, on small town revitalization. Thank you to all the small utility systems across America who were eager to share their
As the electric vehicle market continues to grow, so too have public power EV programs. We continue to witness the growth of public power’s innovation and community-centric approach to transportation...