Category: eV

Piss Poor Charging Station Design Is Getting EV Drivers Ticketed

Recently, Kevin Williams at Inside EVs got an unwelcome present from the city of Ferndale, Michigan: a parking ticket. His great crime? Backing into a parking space instead of parking nose-in. While I disagree with this kind of law (backing in is safer and more efficient), all’s fair with warning, ... [continued]

Promoting Economic Efficiency in Interconnection — Part 1: Coordination Between Interconnection & Grid Planning

Interconnection costs for distributed energy resources (DERs) like community solar are rising in many jurisdictions across the United States. Utility planning and implementation of electricity system upgrades in a piecemeal or serial fashion can cause inefficiencies that contribute to increased costs for interconnection customers and utility ratepayers. Lawrence Berkeley National ... [continued]

Regulatory Sandboxes and Other Processes to Expedite Utility Adoption of Advanced Grid Technologies

Electricity grids are facing significant pressure from load growth, aging infrastructure, increasingly dynamic operational needs, and severe weather events. Advanced grid technologies can help meet these challenges, but traditional regulatory frameworks may limit utility pathways to innovation. Regulatory sandboxes offer a potential solution by establishing a structured environment for piloting ... [continued]