October 1, 2024

Transportation Decarbonization

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Biden Administration to Order EV Charging Standards
The Biden administration will require that electric vehicle chargers installed with IIJA funding meet standards for charging speed and interoperability.
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New York Utilities Support Incentives for EV Charge Station Buildout
New York’s utilities say they support cost-of-service-based electric rates with time-bound incentives to provide cost relief for EV charging station owners.
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The IIJA Challenge: Getting Money and Guidelines out the Door
According to an IIJA progress report, allocations to Maryland now total about $1.7 billion, with more than 80% earmarked for transportation infrastructure.
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Few Lessons Learned Available in M-HD Charging Rate Design, Consultant Says
CALSTART told the Connecticut PURA that it’s “early days” for utility rates that are fit for medium- and heavy-duty vehicle electrification.
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Granholm Discusses Net-zero Tech at ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit
Leaders in energy innovation from across the U.S. traveled to Denver last week to participate in ARPA-E’s 2022 Energy Innovation Summit.
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Changes Coming to Massachusetts EV Rebate Program, Energy Commissioner Says
Gov. Charlie Baker's administration and Mass. legislators are eyeing tweaks to the state's EV program from rebate size to a price cap for qualifying vehicles.
Office of Governor Gavin Newsom
California, New Zealand Forge Climate Pact
The governments of California and New Zealand agreed to work together on climate issues such as transportation electrification and climate-smart agriculture.
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Brattle: NJ Ratepayers Could Save Under Energy Master Plan
N.J. residents that drive EVs, embrace energy efficiency and convert to electric heating could pay hundreds of dollars a year less in energy bills in 2030.
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Michigan Adding EV Chargers to State Parks
Michigan will install EV chargers at 12 of the state's most popular parks, the start of a multi-year effort to offer charging at most of the state’s 100+ parks.
U.S. Sen. Jack Reed
Rhode Island Advocates: Fund State Transit Master Plan to Reduce VMTs
Fully funding Rhode Island’s Transit Master Plan could cut vehicle miles traveled by 8%, state officials updating the state's GHG reduction plan were told.

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