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The Joint Office is celebrating the end of April like it's our B-Earth-day with new updates, resources, and events.
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First NEVI-Funded Charging Station Opens in Vermont
Vermont’s first electric vehicle (EV) charging station funded by the National Electric Vehicle expand the state’s public charging network as efficiently and equitably as possible.
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Biden-Harris Administration Invests $54 Million To Expand Clean Transportation Across American Communities
The Biden-Harris administration announced a $54 million Communities Taking Charge Accelerator funding opportunity through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to enhance electric mobility in communities without access to home charging infrastructure and to transition all types of fleets to EVs. It also focuses on developing managed charging solutions to optimize grid efficiency and integrate renewable energy to promote sustainability, economic growth, and community health.
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DOE and Joint Office Seek Feedback on $6.5 Million Program To Pilot Interconnection and Energization Queue Management Solutions
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Innovation Interconnection e-Xchange and Joint Office just announced their intent to fund the Innovative Queue Management Solutions for Clean Energy Interconnection and Energization program, which will award $6.5 million to distribution utilities to pilot innovative solutions for managing renewable energy interconnection and EV charging equipment energization queues. DOE is seeking feedback from distribution utilities on the proposed program structure through a set of market research questions by May 2 at 5 p.m. EDT. A request for proposals for the program is expected to open in the coming weeks. Join the renewable energy funding email list to be notified when this funding is released.
Ride-Hail Support for EVI-Pro Lite
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Reviewers Needed for Joint Office Federal Funding Applications
Reviewers should have knowledge and expertise in—but not limited to—the following areas:
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EV infrastructure
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Electric (e)-micromobility
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E-mobility – electrified micromobility and light and medium duty
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Managed charging
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Diversity, equity, and inclusion in transportation.
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New Joint Office Resources
Electric Vehicle Working Group Initial Priorities Report
This report offers a high-level summary of planned actions and highlights the contributions of the Electric Vehicle Working Group toward achieving high levels of EV adoption in the United States.
NEVI Brief for State Public Utility Commissions
Read this document from the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners for a summary of NEVI charging station requirements and standards relevant to state public utility commissions.
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Upcoming Webinars and Events
How Managed Charging Can Benefit Fleets of All Sizes
The Joint Office will host a webinar discussing the benefits of managed charging in fleet applications. The webinar will cover the fundamentals of smart charge management, the range of managed charging options, how to engage in a charge management program from the utility perspective, real-world success stories from fleets and charging software providers, and funding opportunities for managed charging.
Reliability Strategies for Electric Vehicle Charging
May 23, 2024, 1:30-3 p.m. EDT
The Joint Office will host a webinar focusing on recent updates from the National Charging Experience Consortium (ChargeX Consortium). Consortium leaders will present the latest findings from recent publications, including best practices for payment systems and recommendations for minimum required error codes. Experts from the Joint Office will cover cutting-edge topics and key concepts in the EV charging space including interoperability, tools and resources for EV charging planning, and industry trends.
EPA and Joint Office Technical Assistance Webinar Series
The Joint Office is partnering with the EPA Clean School Bus Program to host a technical assistance webinar series on topics relevant to the clean school bus community.
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April 24 at 1 p.m. EDT – Charging Best Practices, Incorporating Charge Management, Solar, Battery Storage, and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)
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May 22 at 1 p.m. EDT – Equipment Overview, Future Proofing, EVSE RFPs, and Best Practices
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June 26 at 1 p.m. EDT – Differences Between ESBs and ICE Buses, ESB Maintenance, and Bus RFP Best Practices
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July 24 at 1 p.m. EDT – Battery Overview, Recycling/End-of-Life Options, and Warranties
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Aug. 28 at 1 p.m. EDT – Building a Case for ESBs in your Fleet including Benefits, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), and Emissions Calculators
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Sept. 25 at 1 p.m. EDT – Electrification Process including a Step-by-Step Guide for New Adopters.
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Upcoming Events
In Person: MIT Sustainability Summit 2024
The MIT Sustainability Summit aims to bridge the ongoing "collaboration gap" and hasten cross-sectoral action on climate change. Volpe’s Heather Richardson will join an expert panel on the theme of "Electrification and Heavy Trucking."
Intermodal Freight Decarbonization Webinar
In Person: APTA Mobility Conference
Deployment Manager Jeff Peel will moderate a session at this year’s Mobility Conference from the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) and HNTB. The Mobility Conference addresses the critical priorities and challenges facing bus and paratransit systems and explores the changing environment in which systems operate in today's mobility landscape.
Recent Events
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DOE fellow Bridget Gilmore presented at the Design and Fund Equitable Electric Transportation for Communities workshop, hosted by Forth.
- Executive Director Gabe Klein spoke at the Federal Transit Administration’s Virtual Earth Day Event.
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Senior advisor for electric utility programs and policies, Sejal Shah, presented on energy in transportation at the Midwest Energy Policy Series.
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Senior advisor for community and urban charging, Debs Schrimmer, discussed Electrifying the Urban Landscape with Voltpost, Revel and the San Francisco Environment Department.
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About the Joint Office
The Joint Office is a collaboration between the U.S. Departments of Energy and Transportation to support the buildout of a nationwide network of electric vehicle chargers, zero-emission fueling infrastructure, and zero-emission transit and school buses. Learn more at DriveElectric.gov.
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