Also, US government creates EV working group

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August 8, 2023

Summer energy surge: The importance of demand response programs in grid resilience

The strain on our aging power grid is becoming increasingly apparent, particularly during the sweltering summer months and frigid winter months when power demand is at its highest. Implementing a robust demand response (DR) program can make a substantial difference. Learn the key components of a successful DR program in our lead story today.

Joint Office of Energy and Transportation creates new electric vehicle working group

The Electric Vehicle Working Group includes experts with experience and knowledge across the entire EV ecosystem.

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Applications filed for joint 345-kV Minnesota transmission line project

The project is meant to help maintain a reliable and resilient regional power grid as more renewable energy is brought online.

NYSERDA announces guidelines for public school bus electrification program

The draft criteria guiding at least $500 million for zero-emission school buses and infrastructure will assist municipalities applying for funding for projects meant to reduce pollution.

SRP customers in Arizona set multi-day record for peak energy demand amid high heat

Sustained high temperatures and customer growth helped break the 2022 summer record across 15 days.

Prepare to flick off your incandescent bulbs for good under new US rules that kicked in Aug 1

The rules establish strict new efficiency standards for bulbs used in homes and businesses and bans the manufacture and sale of those that don't meet those requirements.

More Massachusetts cities seek to ban gas, citing lack of diversity in pilot and urgency of climate crisis

Massachusetts law allows 10 communities to enact prohibitions against natural gas but four more would like to pursue the same measures.

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Factor This!™ Podcast presented by Renewable Energy World®

Episode 56 of the Factor This! podcast features National Grid's distributed generation ombudsperson Michael Porcaro; Convergent Energy and Power regulatory affairs manager Emma Marshall-Torres, and Rhode Island PUC Commissioner Abigail Anthony.

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