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It’s Time To Stop Fretting About Load Growth And Get Serious About Demand-Side Solutions
EI's Sara Baldwin details how demand-side solutions offer more versatility in managing the growing demand for electricity by incorporating various technologies and applications.
How Cities Run Dry: Drivers Of Water Shortages And Policy Implications
Energy Innovation partners with the independent nonprofit Aspen Global Change Institute (AGCI) to provide climate and energy research updates. The research synopsis below comes from AGCI Climate Science Fellow Dr. Tanya Petach. A full list of AGCI’s updates is available online. In…
2024 Update: How Much Does It Cost To Fill Up An Electric Vehicle Vs. A Gas-Powered Car?
In terms of fill-up savings, the results are clear: every EV model in every state is cheaper to fill than a gas-powered vehicle. Even in the example with the least cost savings, the average electric SUV was still $15 cheaper to fill than a Honda CR-V. Furthermore, average truck fill-up savings were nearly $24, while average sedan savings were nearly $26. The biggest cost savings reside in the Pacific Northwest, where high gas prices and cheap renewable energy lead to significant savings at the charger.
Americans Tapped $8 Billion In Tax Credits On Home Energy Upgrade
EI's Sara Baldwin points out that earlier tax credits have had a stimulating effect on the market as people are encouraged to make home energy upgrades.