Electric Vehicles
In 2023, nearly 8% of new light-duty vehicle sales in the U.S. were for electric-fueled models, and, according to Cox Automotive, the company behind Kelley Blue Book, that proportion is expected to exceed 10% in 2024. While consumers move out of the early adoption phase, the entities that are
Environment
The Environmental Protection Agency on Feb. 7 issued its final rule reconsidering the particulate matter national ambient air quality standards.
Energy Storage
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Feb. 6 released initial recommendations from an Inter-Agency Fire Safety Working Group, outlining enhanced safety standards for battery energy storage systems.
Transmission
The U.S. Department of Energy on Feb. 6 announced a request for proposals for the second round of the Transmission Facilitation Program, a revolving fund supported by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to help overcome financial hurdles facing large-scale new and upgraded transmission lines.
Electricity Markets
Jeffrey Stewart, Director of the Lafayette Utilities System in Louisiana, has been named the Chairman of the Louisiana Energy and Power Authority Board of Directors for 2024.
Generation
Clark Public Utilities CEO and General Manager Lena Wittler recently announced that the utility’s current Power Manager, Steve Andersen, will transition to the role of Director of Energy Resources beginning April 1, 2024