This fleet-focused case study showcases Joint Office technical assistance in action. In support of the Federal Transit Administration, the Joint Office is helping the Metropolitan Transportation Authority transition its entire fleet of 5,800 buses to zero-emission vehicles. 🚍 Recent analysis of behind-the-meter resources by National Renewable Energy Laboratory revealed the potential for $2 million in savings per year. Read the full case study here ➡ https://lnkd.in/gncVqU97
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The largest single funding opportunity for EV charging in the nation’s history ⚡ opened today in an effort to accelerate public and private investment in zero-emission transportation in the places people live, work, and play. 🚗 Learn how to apply for $1.3 billion in Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) grants today! #driveelectric #rideelectric #zeroemission https://lnkd.in/gmAh456d
Thanks to the dedication of our team and collaboration with government and industry partners, the Joint Office has made incredible progress since our founding and so far this year, with many more critical milestones to come. With 187,000 public chargers now available, NEVI-funded stations open across seven states, and new CFI funding available, here’s our highlight reel for the year so far, with credit to the team members leading the way: 💰 Working with the Federal Highway Administration to open up $1.3 billion for community and corridor charging and alternative fueling infrastructure through the next round of CFI funding: https://lnkd.in/gmAh456d 🚲 Debs Schrimmer leading the $54 million Communities Taking Charge Accelerator funding opportunity to expand access to e-mobility solutions across American communities: https://lnkd.in/gxNfHmhe 👷♀️ Awarding $46.5 million for 30 Ride and Drive Electric projects across 16 states and Washington, D.C. to bolster America’s EV charging infrastructure readiness and workforce development: https://lnkd.in/g7Dvzpe3 📚 Launching new resources supporting the deployment of EV charging for all, including the Public EV Charging Infrastructure playbook https://lnkd.in/eG2HcWqa and Tribal Nations newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gnipS-wQ. ⛰ Sarah Hipel and team for moving the charging industry toward open-source software tools to support communications between EV charging infrastructure and other systems and advancing the standardization of the Tesla-developed NACS connector as SAE J3400. 🚚 Kevin George Miller, Alycia Gilde, Michael Laughlin, PMP, Kang-Ching Jean Chu and team for setting an actionable vision and comprehensive approach to accelerating the deployment of a world-class, zero-emission freight network across the United States by 2040. See the webinar: https://lnkd.in/gzKp_Mcv ⚡ Championing the ChargeX Consortium’s work to support the development of reliable and high performing chargers as the consortium marks its one-year anniversary: https://inl.gov/chargex/ Here’s to another quarter of amazing accomplishments for the team! 🎉 Subscribe to our newsletter https://lnkd.in/gpXNtjW8 and follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date. ⏲ And for a full view of all that Joint Office has done since our founding, check out the new Accomplishments timeline on our website: https://lnkd.in/gh75BsQ9
The Joint Office is celebrating the state of Utah today as they open their first electric vehicle charging station funded by the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. The station, conveniently located amid the iconic red rock formations of Moab near Arches National Park, gives those hoping to discover the magic of the desert the ability to charge their vehicles despite the remote nature of their destination. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gEkD9SXN Congrats to Utah Department of Transportation and Rocky Mountain Power! #driveelectric #rideelectric #zeroemission
Most EV charging takes place in communities, where people live, work, and shop. Glad to see our team sharing the message about community charging as well as funding opportunities to make charging more widely available. ⚡ Find more information about the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure funding opportunity here: https://lnkd.in/gmAh456d
Currently listening to Bridget Gilmore, the Midwest Regional Technical Assistance Lead for the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, discuss some key points to #CFI funding proposals... the successes from Round 1, the changes for Round 2, and what are key points to focus on for a CFI #community based proposal. With Millions of dollars on the table for #EVcharginginfrastructure for #communities alone, there is a dire need for #collaboration. Collaboration is a huge challenge out there as a lot of organizations want to be THE champion, and these funding packages are very competitive. But for the chance at $15MM... #Municipalities could drastically change the landscape of how the public charge their #EVs #equitably. Go #REVCC!
FOTW #1348: Because larger vehicles use more energy than smaller vehicles, there is greater potential for fuel cost savings when switching to vehicles powered by electricity. 💰 Argonne National Laboratory estimated fuel cost savings potential for replacing a gasoline vehicle with the same size electric vehicle (all-electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle) on a ZIP code level. ⚡ Check out the results: https://lnkd.in/gcNtTbKi
Wondering about the latest updates on the National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy? Join us for a webinar at 1 Pacific / 4 Eastern today, Tuesday, June 25, to learn more about the strategy, how it was developed, new industry commitments, and next steps for aligning investment in zero-emission freight going forward. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gzKp_Mcv #zeroemissionfreight #ZEF #ZEV #MHDEV #EVcharging #heavydutyvehicles
Calling all EV and electricity sector stakeholders! Join the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), U.S. Department of Energy for the next EVGrid Assist webinar on Wednesday, June 26, at 3pm ET. Experts from Electric Power Engineers, Telos Energy, ESIG (Energy Systems Integration Group), National Renewable Energy Laboratory, and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will discuss new study findings and resources for EV load forecasting to support vehicle-grid integration. 🚗 🔌 ⚡ Register here ➡ https://lnkd.in/gGqjBKfe #cleanenergytransition #sustainablemobility #electrification #evcharging #vehiclegridintegration
There are many pathways to zero-emission transportation! Walking, biking, and public transit are all great ways to reduce emissions. Learn more about how the Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP) encourages safe active transportation and consider preparing an application, due July 17. 🚶♀️ 🚲 🚌
Deadline approaching! U.S. Department of Transportation’s Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program seeks to improve the safety, efficiency and reliability of public transportation to increase quality of life in rural communities throughout the nation. This new program created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will award grants to help communities plan, design and construct safe active transportation networks – such as sidewalks, bike lanes and trails – to connect destinations within or between localities, like schools, workplaces, businesses, medical facilities and more. Apply before the 7/17 deadline. tinyurl.com/mppun99f
The Round 8 Request for Nominations (RFN) for Alternative Fuel Corridors is now open! The RFN provides State and local officials the opportunity to nominate Alternative Fuel Corridors for designation. Alternative Fuel Corridors are tied to funding provisions under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), including the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program. In addition to nominating AFCs, the Round 8 RFN provides an opportunity to make recommended changes to the designated Freight Electric Vehicle (EV) Corridors. The due date is August 1, 2024. Let your local officials know if you think of a corridor that would benefit from designation! https://lnkd.in/eeeH6Br
Today! Don't miss a chance to discuss ways to work with utilities on transportation electrification. ⚡ As a reminder, the updated U-Finder helps you find the right contact information for local utilities. ➡ https://lnkd.in/gWsEDEbd
Partnerships between cities and utilities are vital to preparing the grid for transportation electrification. To learn more about how charging data is informing utility planning, join the EC's webinar on June 20 at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT. Register here: https://bit.ly/45hmzXk
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1wThis case study by the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation is a compelling example of effective technical assistance. The transition of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's fleet to zero-emission vehicles not only supports environmental sustainability but also demonstrates significant cost savings. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory's analysis revealing $2 million in annual savings underscores the financial benefits of investing in behind-the-meter resources. It's inspiring to see such initiatives leading the way toward a greener future while delivering economic advantages. This model could serve as a blueprint for other transit authorities aiming to reduce emissions and operational costs.