Draft:Beneficial Electrification

AMPLY Power Partners with Hawaiian Electric as it Transitions Its Fleet of Passenger Vehicles to 100% Zero-Emissions

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Energy, Electric vehicle, Sustainable transport, Articles, Electrification, Electrical grid, Electric power, Draft:Beneficial Electrification

The pilot program is unique for both AMPLY Power and Hawaiian Electric, as it utilizes the industry standard of OpenADR (Open Automated Demand Response) to optimize vehicles charging on the system.

Key Points: 
  • The pilot program is unique for both AMPLY Power and Hawaiian Electric, as it utilizes the industry standard of OpenADR (Open Automated Demand Response) to optimize vehicles charging on the system.
  • Hawaiian Electric is expected to leverage data from the pilot to inform its electrification efforts for its five-island service territory.
  • We look forward to continuing to support utilities like Hawaiian Electric in their transition to electric."
  • "This partnership with AMPLY Power and Hawaiian Electric demonstrates how we can all work together to create electric vehicle fleets that also help optimize grid efficiency."

North American Energy Consumers Increasingly Influenced by Environmental Concern, New Research Shows

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Thursday, March 25, 2021
Ethical consumerism, Energy policy, Draft:Beneficial Electrification

More than ever, SECC's 2020 research revealed a strong influence of environmental concern on the interests, behaviors and motivations of energy consumers.

Key Points: 
  • More than ever, SECC's 2020 research revealed a strong influence of environmental concern on the interests, behaviors and motivations of energy consumers.
  • In the "Beneficial Electrification: The Voice of the Consumer" report, the statement "Electricity is becoming cleaner and more renewable every day" resonated most strongly with consumers.
  • And in research on lower-income Americans, the Environmentally Driven emerged as a distinct persona, with 44 percent of respondents stating that they always think about the environmental benefits of energy efficiency.
  • From these studies, SECC developed six themes on what consumers want today:
    Consumers are making the connection between smart energy and slowing climate change.

Worldwide Utilities Industry to 2030 - Players Include Enel, Engie and Iberdrola Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, March 11, 2021
Utilities, Energy, Companies, CAC 40, Engie, Energy policy, Emerging technologies, Financial markets, Economy of France, Smart grid, Draft:Beneficial Electrification

Asia Pacific was the largest region in the global utilities market, accounting for 41% of the market in 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Asia Pacific was the largest region in the global utilities market, accounting for 41% of the market in 2020.
  • For Instance, some of the major companies adopted digital technologies include Duke Energy, Engie, National Grid and NextEra.
  • The rapid growth in investments in renewable power generation capacities is expected to drive the utilities market during the forecast period.
  • This is expected to boost the electric power generation and subsequently drive the utilities market during the forecast period.

EVgo Publishes New Fleet Electrification Guide

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Railway electrification system, Draft:Beneficial Electrification

Entitled "How to Succeed with Fleet Electrification," the guide reflects EVgo's depth and expertise in operating charging infrastructure and collaborating with fleets making the shift to electric.

Key Points: 
  • Entitled "How to Succeed with Fleet Electrification," the guide reflects EVgo's depth and expertise in operating charging infrastructure and collaborating with fleets making the shift to electric.
  • The document illuminates the critical drivers of fleet electrification, current barriers and how to address them, and the keys to achieving operational success.
  • EVgo's new How to Succeed with Fleet Electrification guide forms a road map to help all types of fleet managers initiate the transition to an electric fleet.
  • For fleet managers looking to take advantage of the economic and environmental benefits of electrification, it can be difficult to know where to start.

PG&E Offers Ways to Dial up Savings and Safety this Winter

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Construction & Property, Women, Utilities, Oil, Gas, MEN, Energy, Family, Consumer, Residential Building & Real Estate, Energy in California, Financial District, San Francisco, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Energy, California, Economy of the United States, Draft:Beneficial Electrification

Longer nights, colder days and more time at home could lead to using more natural gas and increased energy costs.

Key Points: 
  • Longer nights, colder days and more time at home could lead to using more natural gas and increased energy costs.
  • Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) offers ways for customers to save energy, money and stay safe during the cold winter months.
  • Customers are spending more time at home than ever before as a result of the ongoing nature of the pandemic.
  • PG&E offers the following tips to safely reduce the cost of keeping warm.

Arcimoto Joins Zero Emission Transportation Association (ZETA) In Push To Accelerate Transition to Electric Vehicles

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
General Automotive, Environment, Automotive, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Cars, Electric vehicle, Arcimoto, FUV, Sustainable transport, Ford Motor Company, Transport, Electric vehicle conversion, Electric vehicles, Electric vehicle industry, Government incentives for plug-in electric vehicles, Draft:Beneficial Electrification, Arcimoto, Inc., ZETA

Buses, service, and delivery vehicles are primed for electrification, and fleet buyers are eager to save on service, maintenance, and fuel costs.

Key Points: 
  • Buses, service, and delivery vehicles are primed for electrification, and fleet buyers are eager to save on service, maintenance, and fuel costs.
  • New tax credits, retirement incentives, and targeted programs will further accelerate and drive demand for electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.
  • Electric vehicles give us a unique opportunity to re-establish the United States as global leaders in production and innovative technology.
  • Arcimoto (NASDAQ: FUV) develops and manufactures ultra-efficient and affordable electric vehicles to help the world shift to a sustainable transportation system.

El Paso Electric Files the Transportation Electrification Plan with the NMPRC

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Friday, January 8, 2021
Automotive, Other Energy, Environment, Utilities, Energy, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, El Paso Electric, El Paso, Texas, Renewable energy policy, Electric vehicle conversion, Electric vehicles, Draft:Beneficial Electrification, Energy

El Paso Electric (EPE) looks to continue its drive toward a greener and more sustainable future as the Company files its Transportation Electrification Plan (TEP) with the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) for approval.

Key Points: 
  • El Paso Electric (EPE) looks to continue its drive toward a greener and more sustainable future as the Company files its Transportation Electrification Plan (TEP) with the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) for approval.
  • A Customer Outreach Program to improve familiarity and awareness of EVs, and the benefits of transportation electrification.
  • Our plan will allow us to provide new incentives and benefits that will help support the electrification transportation evolution that is occurring for the benefit of both our customers and a cleaner environment.
  • El Paso Electric is a regional electric utility providing generation, transmission and distribution service to approximately 441,200 retail and wholesale customers in a 10,000-square mile area of the Rio Grande valley in west Texas and southern New Mexico.

Global Energy-as-a-Service Markets, 2012-2019 & 2020-2027 - Growing Trend towards Green/LEED Buildings Offer Lucrative Opportunities

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Energy development, Energy policy, Emissions reduction, Draft:Beneficial Electrification

In the post pandemic period, investments on the crumbling energy infrastructure will push up electricity prices.

Key Points: 
  • In the post pandemic period, investments on the crumbling energy infrastructure will push up electricity prices.
  • Providing clean power to smart connected cities will lead to increased integration of expensive renewable which will add to rising energy prices.
  • Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) will grow in importance to be a part of the smart energy community for its ability to reduce energy costs.
  • Thus far, the EaaS model has been capable of achieving up to 25% energy savings for businesses.