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For a clean, resilient grid, look to EV infrastructure

GreenBiz

On Monday, automaker BMW and northern California utility PG&E announced a new expanded program that could help incentivize 3,000 BMW drivers to shift the charging of their vehicles to times of day when clean energy (namely solar power) is abundant. Currently not many have these relationships in place. It's all about data. Pull Quote.

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An Oregon utility's unique model for supporting clean energy goalsĀ 

GreenBiz

An Oregon utility's unique model for supporting clean energy goals . It also may be a model for how other utilities can help customers choose clean energy. . The difference is how the utility acts as a partner in the deal, working with regulators to streamline the process for the customers. . "If A utility as a PPA partner .

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Trending Topics ā€“ Steel for Fuel: How Utilities Can Replace Fossil Fuel Expenses With Renewable Energy Earning Potential

Energy Innovation

On December 4, two major utilities ā€” PacifiCorp and Xcel Energy ā€” made major announcements signaling that U.S. Under these conditions, utilities face a dilemma: Retiring coal units early for economic reasons provides a benefit to consumers, but costs shareholders an earning opportunity. By Mike O’Boyle and Ron Lehr.

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Biosolids and Bioresources virtual event presents an update on the latest technology

Envirotec Magazine

Other sessions will cover topics including advances in anaerobic digestion (such as process optimisation and integration), thermal hydrolysis, AD liquors and ammonia removal, bioresource supply chain and resource optimisation, biosolids to land (benefits and alternatives), Covid monitoring in sewage sludges, and sludge thickening and dewatering.

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Electric truck fleets will need a lot of power, but utilities aren't planning for it

GreenBiz

Electric truck fleets will need a lot of power, but utilities aren't planning for it. While some utilities in California and elsewhere are planning for an increase in power demand, many have yet to do so and need to get started. Utilities will need to be ready to power electric fleets. Utilities need distribution planning.

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Walmart drives toward zero-emission goal for its entire fleet by 2040

GreenBiz

Utility fleets will be another key buyer for electric trucks. Oregon utility Portland General Electric tells GreenBiz it plans to electrify just over 60 percent of its entire fleet by 2030. Utilities commonly use modified pick-up trucks, SUVs, bucket trucks, flatbed trucks and dump trucks. Transportation & Mobility.

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So far, this year is a microgrid letdown. Here is what's next

GreenBiz

The California Public Utilities Commission fast-tracked a rule-making process in September to help accelerate the deployment of microgrids. Itā€™s also tough for major utilities to gear up new technologies ā€” and theyā€™re juggling a lot: clean energy targets; COVID-19 complications; and in some cases, bankruptcy. Subscribe here.