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EnerKnol’s Visual Primer – State Roadmaps Pave the Way Towards Electric Vehicle Future

December 11, 2019Electric Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Research Reports, EnerKnol Visual Primer, Grid Modernization, PRODUCTS, RenewablesBy Enerknol Research

States are setting ambitious targets to grow the number of electric vehicles (EVs) on the road. More than half a dozen states, including Connecticut, North Carolina, Vermont, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee, have unveiled blueprints this year to reach the goals. EV roadmaps and action plans are helping states explore the role of utilities, regulators, and market participants in the evolving industry and develop the necessary regulatory guidance.

New Jersey Commission Aids Local Governments in Electrifying Their Fleets

November 28, 2019Electric Vehicles, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol PulseBy Enerknol Research

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities has put forward a $210,000 program that will support local governments in transitioning their fleets to electric vehicles, according to a Nov. 26 press release. The Clean Fleet EV Incentive program, which is funded primarily through a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Energy, will incentivize the…

Xcel Energy Proposes Time-of-Use Programs for Wisconsin Residential EV Charging

November 21, 2019Electric Vehicles, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol PulseBy Enerknol Research

Northern States Power Company proposed two residential electric vehicle charging programs to incentivize charging during off peak times, according to a Nov. 20 filing with the Wisconsin Public Service Commission. Customers would be provided with charging equipment and allowed to utilize time-of-use rates to charge their cars. To overcome the upfront cost barrier to EV…

California Bans Purchase of Combustion Engine Cars by State Agencies

November 19, 2019Electric Vehicles, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol PulseBy Enerknol Research

California adopted a policy that prohibits state agencies from buying sedans powered by an internal combustion engine, except for certain public safety vehicles, according to a Nov.15 announcement by the Department of General Services. The department is also developing a policy, which will require state agencies, beginning next year, to purchase vehicles from manufacturers that…

California Sues Trump Administration Over Right to Set Auto Emission Rules

November 18, 2019Climate Change and Emissions, Electric Vehicles, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol PulseBy Enerknol Research

California, joined by 22 other states, filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to withdraw a 2013 waiver that allowed the state to set its own tailpipe pollution limits and zero-emission vehicle standards, according to a Nov. 15 news release. The agency acted in September to cancel the waiver as part of…

EnerKnol’s Visual Primer – U.S. States Push for Innovative Electric Vehicle Programs to Reach New Market Segments

October 30, 2019Electric Vehicles, Electric Vehicles, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Research Reports, EnerKnol Visual Primer, Grid Modernization, PRODUCTS, RenewablesBy Enerknol Research

More than a dozen states have enacted measures or advanced programs over the last six months to boost electric vehicle (EV) usage and attract private investment in charging infrastructure. Growing concern about emissions and climate change is drawing increased attention to the transportation sector, the nation’s biggest polluter.

California Regulator Clears PG&E’s Proposal to Offer Subscription Pricing for Commercial Electric Vehicles

October 30, 2019Electric Vehicles, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol PulseBy Enerknol Research

The California Public Utilities Commission on Oct. 28 approved Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s proposal to create a rate class for commercial electric vehicle charging with two new rate schedules for small and large customers. The new rates feature a monthly subscription charge and a time-of-use volumetric rate intended to encourage charging during times of…

Connecticut Unveils Draft Roadmap to Create Self-Sustaining Electric Vehicle Market

October 21, 2019Electric Vehicles, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol PulseBy Enerknol Research

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection on Oct. 16 released a draft plan, identifying policies, programs, and strategies that the state should implement to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles and expand charging infrastructure. The roadmap, which aims to develop a self-sustaining EV market, builds on the state’s prior work with vehicle rebates…

Ameren Wins Missouri Approval to Add 1,000 EV Charging Stations

October 21, 2019Electric Vehicles, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol PulseBy Enerknol Research

The Missouri Public Service Commission approved an agreement allowing Ameren Missouri to implement three sub-programs under its $11 million Charge Ahead initiative to encourage adoption of electric vehicles, according to an Oct. 17 press release. The programs namely, public charging, workplace charging, and multi-family charging, are scheduled to begin next year. Ameren Missouri expects to…

Dominion to Roll out Largest Electric School Bus Deployment in the Nation, Showcasing Effectiveness of Vehicle-to-Grid

October 14, 2019Electric Vehicles, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol PulseBy Enerknol Research

Dominion Energy is seeking state approval in Virginia to deploy the nation’s largest electric school bus program, starting with 50 buses in 2020, then adding 200 per year for the next 5 years, according to an October 10 press release from PJM Interconnection LLC, the grid operator. Dominion expects to spend $13.5 million replacing the first 50…

Massachusetts Regulators Slash National Grid’s Rate Request, Reject $166 Million EV Plan

October 14, 2019Climate Change and Emissions, Electric Vehicles, EnerKnol Impact-Misc Categories, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol Pulse, Retail Power and Gas, Top NewsBy Enerknol Research

The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities issued a final order on Oct. 7 approving National Grid’s electric rate request, with a $41.8 million or 32 percent cut to the company’s original application for a $132.2 million hike. Regulators also approved performance-based ratemaking proposals, storm cost recovery and a limited part of the company’s aggressive electric vehicle…

Xcel Energy to Launch Subscription Pricing Options for Minnesota Residential EV Charging

October 14, 2019Electric Vehicles, EnerKnol Impacts, EnerKnol PulseBy Enerknol Research

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission on Oct. 7 approved Xcel Energy Inc.’s subscription pilot for electric vehicle charging services for residential ratepayers. The program, which intends to make the energy-related costs of operating electric cars more predictable, allows customers to charge the vehicle for a flat monthly fee for a two-year period, instead of paying for…

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