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With energy capacity shortages and escalating power outages more likely due to severe weather, the commercial and industrial sectors are pursuing cost-effective strategies to ensure uninterrupted power supplies.

More frequent extreme weather events fueled by climate change threaten to increase outages of the electricity that powers our communities – multifamily housing, grocery markets, medical facilities, community cooling centers, local businesses and manufacturing.

To expand publicly available electric vehicle charging, the Washington State Department of Commerce has selected the Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE) to design and provide technical assistance and outreach for a new statewide charging incentive program.

A majority of drivers who received rebates for the purchase or lease of an electric vehicle (EV) from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Drive Clean Rebate Program said the incentive was extremely or very important in making EV ownership possible and that they are very or extremely satisfied with their ownership experience.

Rooftop solar panels can substantially reduce homeowners’ energy bills, but few low-income families can afford the cost of buying and installing a solar energy system. The City of San Diego’s renewed energy franchise agreement with San Diego Gas & Electric® called for creating an incentive program for low-income residents of neighborhoods most vulnerable to climate change impacts.

SACRAMENTO — Tomorrow, the California Energy Commission (CEC) will open applications for $38 million in equity-focused incentives to fund publicly accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in low-income and disadvantaged communitie