Regional Energy Democracy Initiative Pilot Underscores DOE’s Commitment to Equity and Justice for Communities in the Gulf South The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced today the selection of nine organizations to participate in the groundbreaking Regional Energy Democracy Initiative (REDI) Consortium in Texas and Louisiana. This inaugural consortium will … [continued]
Key takeaways: No truck stop or distribution center is unique Establish corporate control and management of the program Optimize the mix of vendors and staff for different phases of the program The uniqueness bias is a finding of Professor Bent Flyvbjerg, global megaprojects expert and author of the 2023 business … [continued]
Two news stories recently claim solar power makes the cost of electricity increase. It their any truth to those claims?
For years, Laurent Segalen and Gerard Reid have had an annual predictions episode, where they rank the previous year’s predictions and make new ones. Last year I joined them and made a couple of predictions of my own, and now the annual episode is out. Here it is with a … [continued]
47 counties in southern Texas will soon be getting their electricity from renewable energy plus storage thanks to USDA funding.
Key Takeaways: Tailor charging solutions for heavy-duty trucks at stops and depots Modular and standard component choices are key to scalability Optimize charging for local and grid resiliency, and utility engagement The principles of cause and effect have deep roots in scientific exploration, ancient philosophy, and religious teachings, and later, … [continued]
Recently, a colleague shared an article about the future of data centers and the electricity that powers them. With rising energy use for artificial intelligence, the supply of something as basic as electrical power can’t provide enough energy for every AI scheme in planning, leaving tech companies looking for other … [continued]
The flow battery field is getting a powerful shot of adrenaline in the form of a free new modeling tool that compresses the R&D timeline.
China is building the largest solar farm in history, large enough to more than meet the needs of the 22 million residents of Beijing.
Key takeaways Charging trucks is the first, second, and third priority Side benefits to the site are welcomed, but can’t be allowed to drive design decisions Don’t let potential local or hypothetical value propositions distract from charging delivery As the people who will be building electric truck charging microgrids engage … [continued]
