Electrification

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Unlikely Partners on the Dance Floor: Stakeholders Uniting to Support the EV Transition with Microgrids

Aug. 23, 2024
In this QuickChat video, Aron Bowman, president of ELM MicroGrid and ELM Solar, explains why he’s bullish on the state of the EV transition.

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Revolutionizing Defense: The Crucial Role of Microgrids and Schneider Electric in Department of Defense Energy Resiliency

Sept. 13, 2024
Last month, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) said that U.S. power grids are becoming more susceptible to cyberattacks every day, with vulnerable attack...
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2-Year-Old IRA Yields 334 New Clean Energy Projects. Will the November Election Keep the Momentum Going?

Aug. 19, 2024
After two years, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has yielded new clean energy projects and investment, including helping boost the cumulative investment in U.S. EVs and batteries...

Fertile Ground for Microgrids: EIA Report Shows Commercial Sector Electricity Demand Surging in States Attracting Data Centers

July 18, 2024
The growth rate is fastest in states leading in data center infrastructure, such as Virginia. That state's commercial sector electricity demand rose nearly 15,000 kWh in 2023 ...
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Minigrid Projects to Significantly Expand Access to Electricity in Two African Nations

July 12, 2024
New minigrid projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia will accelerate access to clean, reliable electricity for rural populations.

How Propane Is Ready to Electrify the Future

June 21, 2024
In this QuickChat video, Jim Bunsey of the Propane Energy Resource Council explains how propane is powering the decarbonization of ports, vehicle fleets and beyond.
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Commercial EV Charging Report: Microgrids Provide Clear Path to Fleet Electrification

June 17, 2024
The consensus is clear: Some 75% of survey respondents say that electric grid limitations are a significant roadblock to the rollout of EV charging infrastructure.
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Microgrid-Powered ‘LawBox’ Helps Ugandan Town’s Residents Settle Cow, Contract, Boundary and Other Disputes

June 10, 2024
While most people view basic needs as food, shelter and water, access to legal services is also important. An off-grid solar microgrid in Uganda is helping residents of a village...
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Anchors Away for Microgrids: National Lab Publishes Port Electrification Guide

May 29, 2024
In the U.S., ports at Los Angeles, Long Beach, Galveston, Oakland, San Diego, Bellingham, Wash., and Cleveland, among others, are stepping into the energy transition with projects...