For states with ambitious goals to lower carbon emissions, the power sector is just one part of the equation. Cities, municipalities and states like California are also taking strides to decarbonize other areas, such as transportation.
Our discussions with utility executives increasingly touch on the best support for electric vehicle (EV) deployment or EV charging initiatives.
This Spotlight dives into aspects of utility planning for the electrification of the transportation sector, offering insights on interconnection planning and designing high-speed electric bus charging infrastructure.
As electric vehicles spread, utilities are stepping up their efforts to ratebase charging infrastructure while third-party developers warn that could kill the private market.
Which model will win out? We'd love to hear your feedback.
Iulia Gheorghiu
Editor, Utility Dive
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Deep Dive The future of mobility will be autonomous and electric, with more people opting not to own a vehicle. That means ride- and car-sharing services will need to play a role in helping utilities roll out charging infrastructure. |
A November power industry report projects a rise from 1 million EVs on U.S. roads now to 18.7 million by 2030, resulting in only about a 2% increase in energy sales. |
The biggest utility in Texas says growth of large EVs — like electric delivery vans and semi trucks — could necessitate "major investments" to its distribution grid. |
Deep Dive Pennsylvania's combination of guiding principles, legislation and collaboration among a broad array of stakeholders may show how to move the EV market into its next phase of development. |
ChargePoint and EVBox plan to expand their charging networks as new numbers show electric vehicle adoption is growing faster than analysts previously thought. |
Deep Dive Utilities and regulators are starting to scale up charging infrastructure, but are finding it takes private vendor and utility "coopetition" to build the interoperable EV charging networks needed to satisfy drivers. |
Tucson Electric Power told state regulators it supports a demand-side management surcharge to fund electric vehicle programs, particularly in the "early stages" of infrastructure development. |
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