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Today, EPRI announced a new, three-year initiative — EVs2Scale2030 — that will bring together more than 500 stakeholders including Amazon, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), and leading electric companies to ready the electric grid in support of the accelerated development of #EV charging infrastructure. “Collaboration, coordination, and standardization will be critical for the U.S. to meet its 2030 EV targets,” said EPRI President and CEO Arshad Mansoor. “EVs2Scale2030 will bring together all of the key industry stakeholders to identify and address the challenges and opportunities needed to drive toward an affordable, equitable, and reliable clean energy future.” Founding electric company members include: Austin Energy, CenterPoint Energy, Con Edison, FirstEnergy, Great River Energy, National Grid, New York Power Authority, Omaha Public Power District, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Portland General Electric, SMUD, Salt River Project, Seattle City Light, Southern California Edison (SCE), Southern Company, and Xcel Energy. Additional data collaborators include Daimler Truck North America, PACCAR, Volvo Group North America, and World Resources Institute. Learn more on the #EVs2Scale2030 website: epri.com/EVs2Scale2030 https://lnkd.in/g8_38bJJ

This is NEWS! Among key resources, the EPRI EVs2Scale initiative plans to create: 1) A 50-state visualization and 2030 roadmap identifying the aggregated and anonymized electric vehicle loads, grid impacts, utility lead times, workforce requirements, and costs; 2) An online platform that defines the cross-industry processes needed to support the pace of activity and investment required to meet large-scale electrification by 2030; and 3) A secure data exchange platform for fleet operators and charging providers that allows energy companies to better plan and prioritize investments in grid upgrades.

National Grid's energy experts are often asked if the electric grid can support a switch to electric vehicles. The answer is yes – if we work together to make sure our infrastructure is ready. Widespread electric vehicle use for personal and business transportation will be vital to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and hitting New York’s climate change goals. National Grid has been preparing for transportation electrification for years, mapping the best locations to add fast charging stations along New York’s highways and installing EV charging stations at schools, apartment buildings, and other sites across the state. We’re thrilled to participate in EPRI’s EVs2Scale2030 initiative. This project brings together utilities across the country, the DOE, and fleet operators to build a 50-state roadmap for vehicle electrification. We are preparing for the massive increase in EV infrastructure that will be needed to hit our nationwide EV goals and New York’s emissions reductions targets. 

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Electrification is a decarbonization strategy focused on converting non-electric sources of energy to electricity - and we're seeing this strategy being embraced by governments and industry on a global scale. Learn more about the role electrification will play on the path towards diverse energy generation in the latest Building Good blog by our own Kyle Black, Director of Operations at Stuart Olson Inc.: https://bit.ly/3xcPnne

VPPs are similar to microgrids in that they utilize solar plus storage systems, electric vehicles and other DERs to create a reliable power network. The difference is that VPPs use an intelligent control system and bidirectional technology to aggregate energy from networked resources located at multiple sites, bundling together what could be hundreds of discrete power sources into one during times of peak demand, just as a centralized power plant would. Microgrids, on the other hand, use connected DERs to power a defined area, such as a college campus or business, independently of the main power grid – providing resilience to the microgrid owner. Australia has been on the forefront of VPP deployment. In 2018, South Australia announced the construction of what was, at the time, the largest virtual power plant in the world. Later that year, the Australian Energy Market Commission announced it would support the idea of VPPs competing freely on the wholesale energy market. Virtual power plants are increasingly becoming an important part of the U.S. energy landscape as well. In August, the Public Utility Commission of Texas announced two VPP pilot programs that will coordinate the operation of consumer-owned connected devices and will collectively become another dispatchable power source for the Electric Reliability Council of Texas during times of high demand. San Diego Gas & Electric is also running a VPP pilot project to help the grid meet electricity demand when summer temperatures rise. And, just last week, the Missouri Public Service Commission voted overwhelmingly in favor of a plan that would allow the aggregation of commercial and industrial customers into VPPs that can participate in wholesale market demand response programs. To save energy & cost for your business, contact me at https://buff.ly/2EjAMbu. #Reliability #EnergyStorage #EnergyEfficiency #Renewables #EnergyAudit #Procurement #Resilience https://buff.ly/3Qow4hu

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The California Energy Commission's generous funding of over $52 million to dcbel through the REDWDS (Responsive, Easy Charting Products with Dynamic Signals) program is a significant boost for the development of advanced EV charging solutions. This investment underscores the commitment to enhancing hashtag#evcharging infrastructure, particularly in the areas of hashtag#v2g (Vehicle-to-Grid) and hashtag#v2x (Vehicle-to-Everything) technologies. Such funding initiatives are pivotal in accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles by making charging more efficient, cost-effective, and grid responsive. The total infusion of $200-$300 million into user-friendly EV charging solutions that adapt to dynamic grid signals will play a crucial role in reducing overall charging costs and optimizing energy use. This strategic move not only supports environmental sustainability but also fosters technological innovation in the EV sector. Exciting times ahead for EV technology and sustainable transportation! #EVChargingInnovation #CleanEnergy #FutureOfMobility 🚗🔌🌿💡