The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) has introduced the Voucher Program, a new initiative in collaboration with the Offices of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) and Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). The program aims to provide $27.5 million in support to organizations involved in bringing innovative energy technologies to ...
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VDOT has unveiled the National Electric Infrastructure (NEVI) GIS Mapping Tool in prior to the Phase I Request For Applications to administer FY22 & FY23 NEVI Formula funding.
The GIS Mapping Tool serves as a helpful resource for assessing the suitability of sites for proposed EV charging stations according to the NEVI ...
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Dominion Energy has recently published a Fleet Electrification Planning Guide on its website as a resource to public and private fleets looking to electrify operations. From infrastructure to maintenance, it is a comprehensive step by step guide to help fleets transition to electric vehicles.
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With the implementation of ambitious federal clean energy policies, the commitment of automotive companies to transition to zero-emission vehicles and the growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) from consumers, experts predict that by 2030 there could be 30-42 million light-duty EVs on American roads. To support this ...
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On June 26th, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) applauded $171,555,620 in federal funding for five transit projects in Virginia. This funding was authorized by the bipartisan infrastructure law supported by both Senators and signed into law by President Joe Biden. Specifically, these federal dollars will go towards investing in bus facilities and American-built buses ...
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The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released June 14, 2023 guidance for Direct Pay IRS tax benefits so that many tax-exempt have a clear path for getting a range of important clean technology integration tax credits including clean vehicle and alternative fuel infrastructure elective payed to them. These ...
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XCharge North America has installed a DC Fast charging (DCFC) port option replacement at the Colonial Downs Pit Stop on I-64 in New Kent, Virginia, replacing the existing equipment with an XCharge unit, demonstrating that solutions need to be built for the existing North American electrical grid.
This Smart DC Charger ...
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Virginia Clean Cities supports several projects with fleet transition or community transition reports in a range of fuels including electricity. In these efforts report products are often able to be shared publicly, although many reports remain private to just the fleet or stakeholder. This work is supported by localities, environmental foundations, and state and federal grant programs. Each of these reports feature and respond to content requests from localities ...
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The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) designates Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFCs) to support the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging and other alternative fueling infrastructure at strategic locations along major national highways. Federal funding opportunities like the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula ...
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The 16th annual Green Fleet Awards hosted by the National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA) is now open to applications from all public and commercial fleets! NAFA recognizes peak-performing sustainability efforts and its environmentally-minded practices in fleets. This contest provides you an opportunity to: