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The Electrification Era I Scaling up electric vehicles

GreenBiz

As more renewable energy sources are used, power systems must become more flexible and adjustable to balance supply with demand. Solar and wind power will become increasingly critical, but their intermittent nature will result in nearly twice the annual variability in residual demand compared to today.

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How to Evaluate Your Energy Resilience Needs

GreenBiz

Organizations should now be working toward energy resilience in broader terms to handle the varied energy challenges that will be growing throughout the coming years – like energy market volatility, regulatory risks, and stakeholder demands.

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US Reliability Commission warns of bulk EV charging’s grid impact

Smart Energy International

The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) has cautioned against the impacts of electric vehicle (EV) charging on bulk power system reliability, calling for cross-sector coordination to bolster and ensure the reliability of the power grid.

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A new love story: Electric vehicles and the electric grid

GreenBiz

Our vision is that you can use the flexibility in a person's charging needs to benefit the grid," said Adam Langton, energy services manager for BMW North America. Optimal charging times vary by location, but demand is generally lower in the mornings or in the middle of the night. An ambitious goal: Vehicle to grid.

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A new love story: Electric vehicles and the electric grid

AGreenLiving

“Our vision is that you can use the flexibility in a person’s charging needs to benefit the grid,” said Adam Langton, energy services manager for BMW North America. Optimal charging times vary by location, but demand is generally lower in the mornings or in the middle of the night.

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Will water pricing be the next carbon pricing?

Business Green

WWF predicts a 40 per cent gap between the global water supply and demand by 2030, and climate change is likely to increase water shortages and competition. California agriculture lands are straining to access groundwater that used to be plentiful. A seldom used approach.

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Cleaner Electricity Grids Equal Longer Life Expectancy

AutoGrid

Cleaner Electricity Grids Equal Longer Life Expectancy By Nils Frenkel, Sales Director, North America When I was working with the City of San Antonio’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan a few years ago, I learned about a shocking statistic in the city I call home. Peaker Plants Are Located Throughout the U.S.