Written by BACC Editor Wednesday, 21 December 2011 22:28
Palo Alto Adopts Policy to Encourage Electric Car Charging Stations
Palo Alto officials have adopted a new policy to encourage the installation of electric vehicle charging stations. Under the new policy, the city will provide incentives for customers to charge their vehicles during off-peak hours and provide a "quick and efficient" permitting and inspection process for the installation of chargers. Read more here.
Written by BACC Editor Tuesday, 20 December 2011 03:31
EV Research Symposium Hosted by the UC Davis PH & EV Research Center
On December 15th, the UC Davis Plug-In Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Research Center presented findings from current research projects at PG&E’s Pacific Energy Center. Featured presentations at this EV Research Symposium included discussions on the impact of workplace charging, the dynamics of fast charging networks, projects such as the City of San Francisco Fleet & Chrysler PHEV Pickup Project, and more. Presentations and related publications can be found on the UC Davis PH & EV Research Center's research webpage.
Written by BACC Editor Monday, 19 December 2011 19:01
Workshop Provides Guidance for EV Chargers in Multifamily Buildings
Workshops for Multifamily Buildings were held in San Francisco on December 12th and 15th to introduce property managers and owners to the ChargePoint California Demonstration Project. The project provides San Francisco apartment buildings, condos, and co-ops guidance on how to apply for free electric vehicle chargers, including some or all of the installation costs. As part of its MultiCharge SF initiative, SF Environment is helping property managers, owners, and residents of multifamily buildings make the move to electric vehicles. Implementation of the demonstration project is a collaborative effort by Coulomb Technologies, SFE, PG&E, and the California Energy Commission.
To view project details or download application materials, please click here.
Written by BACC Editor Wednesday, 14 December 2011 21:13
San Francisco Panel Adopts Plan to Allow Residents to Use 100% Clean Electricity
San Francisco’s Public Utilities Commission has adopted a new program to allow residents to power their homes and businesses with “100 percent” certified renewable energy. The unanimously approved CleanPowerSF program will allow San Francisco’s 330,000 utility customers to get all of their electricity from wind, solar and other renewable sources starting as early as July 1. The city would buy renewable power on the open market and city customers who want to stay with Pacific Gas & Electric would have the option to opt out. Read more here.
Written by BACC Editor Thursday, 08 December 2011 20:43
California’s Electric Vehicle Industry is Growing, Luring More Investors than Any State
California’s electric car industry has attracted more venture capital than any other state or country, according to a new report. Next 10 reports that California companies developing plug-in vehicles, hybrids and charging stations raised $467 million in venture capital in the first half of this year. The total invested in California, according to the report, equals 69 percent of all of the venture capital invested in electric vehicles around the globe, and 74 percent of the capital invested in the United States. Read more here.