Also, new programs underway to accelerate EV adoption in underserved CA communities

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July 25, 2023

Connecticut mapping tool aims to bring visibility to environmental justice communities

Data. Real data. That's what is needed to further conversations about energy justice, environmental justice, smart city investments, and so much more. Data means that no one can oppose an idea based on a gut reaction... because here's the data. The state of Connecticut has created an Environmental Justice Mapping Tool that could help policymakers and energy project developers understand challenges faced by different communities in the state. You can read about it in our lead story today.

New programs underway to accelerate EV adoption in underserved CA communities

A few key barriers have limited EV expansion in underserved communities: high upfront vehicle costs, lack of chargers for renters, and limited access to public chargers.

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The utility’s role in wildfire mitigation

Embracing best practices for vegetation management programs can help electric utilities and their industry partners improve wildfire mitigation efforts throughout the United States.

DOE Announces $14.7M to bring microgrids to remote communities

The DOE intends to promote microgrids as a core solution to increase grid resilience and reliability.

Hertel–New York transmission line receives Canadian approval

As the new interconnection will cross an international border, the Hertel–New York line had to be assessed by the CER commission.

Rhode Island Energy reconductoring to carry offshore wind power

The current infrastructure is not robust enough to handle the conductor needed to carry the load from Revolution Wind, Rhode Island Energy said.

One year old, US climate law is already turbocharging clean energy technology

The IRA is is designed to spur clean energy buildout on a scale that will bend the arc of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.

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Factor This!™ Podcast presented by Renewable Energy World®

Episode 54 of the Factor This! podcast features Form Energy CEO Mateo Jaramillo, a former Tesla executive pushing for deep decarbonization on the grid, is available now! 

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As Arizona homes bake, people ration AC due to cost

One customer tolerates 80-degree inside temps from 4-7PM, which are APS on-peak hours, to save money on air conditioning costs.

Dominion Ohio wants teachers to understand energy efficiency

Ohio teachers are learning about energy efficiency as part of a new educational program funded by Dominion Energy.

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