WASHINGTON : The U.S. Treasury said on Monday it will open applications on May 31 for $4 billion worth of new tax credits for advanced energy manufacturing and decarbonization projects, with $1.6 billion of those required to be in communities hit by closures of coal mines or coal-fired power plants. Treasury made the announcement as […]
Can the power grid handle a wave of new electric vehicles? – EQ Mag
A wave of electric cars, SUVs and pickups is headed toward America’s highways, driven by the auto industry’s aggressive rollout, the vehicles’ growing driving range, environmental regulations and government incentives. Experts believe EVs will make up a third or even half of all light vehicles sold annually in the U.S. by 2030, up from about […]
Oregon Will Be Getting New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations – EQ Mag
Charging stations are planned along Interstate 5, U.S. Highway 97, and Interstate 205 The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) announced that, in partnership with private companies, they will be begin work on new electric vehicle (EV) fast charging stations along Interstate 5, U.S. Highway 97, and Interstate 205. The new charging stations are funded by […]
Electric vehicle charging stations for the entire country are built in Prince George’s County – EQ Mag
EV charging provider Blink has acquired Bowie-based SemaConnect to spread EV charging stations across the country BOWIE, Md. : One of the nation’s largest providers of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations has its roots in Maryland and is poised to grow rapidly now that federal legislation is supporting the growth of EV charging infrastructure. EV […]
What’s next for grid storage after a booming but chaotic year? – EQ Mag
Grid-scale batteries are finally taking off — but now supply can’t keep up with demand. Here’s a recap of what went down in 2022 and a preview of the year ahead. Energy storage succeeded like never before in 2022 — and the sheer scale of this newfound success is causing problems. A few years ago, […]
There were some big climate policy moves in 2022. What’s on tap for the new year? – EQ Mag
When it came to climate change, 2022 offered some reasonably good news and some pretty alarming bad news. On the plus side, the U.S. passed its most significant piece of climate legislation ever, with the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) — a bill that allocates hundreds of billions of dollars to clean energy and other low-emissions […]
The U.S. Will Need Thousands of Wind Farms. Will Small Towns Go Along? – EQ Mag
In the fight against climate change, national goals are facing local resistance. One county scheduled 19 nights of meetings to debate one wind farm. MONTICELLO, Ill. : Depressed property values. Flickering shadows. Falling ice. One by one, a real estate appraiser rattled off what he said were the deleterious effects of wind farms as a […]
Fixing customer experience in EV charging – EQ Mag
Electric vehicle (EV) ownership is on the rise in the U.S., but consumer surveys suggest that the EV charging experience needs to improve to assuage the lingering concerns of buyers. EV owners are worried about being able to reach their destinations, according to J.D. Power’s 2021 Electric Vehicle Experience ownership study, which found that vehicle […]
A Roadmap to Diversify the U.S. Renewable Energy and Battery Storage Supply Chains – EQ Mag
ACORE, BW Research Release New Report Assessing Opportunities for Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses in Utility-Scale Wind, Solar, and Battery Storage Manufacturing WASHINGTON, D.C. : As the U.S. renewable energy economy expands, intentional commitments for equitable economic and workforce development will be critical to achieving the nation’s just transition objectives and building a diverse domestic manufacturing […]
ChargePoint Posts Wider-Than-Feared Loss, Revenue Nearly Doubles But Falls Short – EQ Mag
ChargePoint (CHPT) posted a wider-than-expected loss for the third quarter late Thursday and narrowed revenue guidance, with the quickening global adoption of electric vehicles set to boost charging demand. CHPT stock fell Thursday ansd Friday, after a jump on Wednesday. In the U.S., passage in August of the Inflation Reduction Act gave EV stocks in […]