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Fred J. Field / Maine Monitor Dale Basher, of Downeast Community Partners, in one of the nonprofit's Chevy Bolts in Ellsworth, Maine. With the gasoline era coming to a close, how can a rural, aging and economically challenged state navigate a path to electrified transportation? This article was produced in partnership with The Maine Monitor, a nonpartisan, nonprofit newsroom … [Read more...] about The drive toward vehicle electrification in Maine

The current project-by-project approach to electricity grid improvements will cost too much and potentially limit development in the future, companies say. Offshore wind advocates say a more coordinated approach to electric grid upgrades in New England could save money and minimize ecological disruption. Currently, developers pay for upgrading transmission lines to accommodate … [Read more...] about Offshore wind advocates want better coordination on electric grid upgrades

Hampton Roads Transit Hampton Roads Transit’s six electric buses will be deployed on the state’s busiest transit route, between Norfolk and Virginia Beach. Hampton Roads Transit’s initiative to ease six new electric buses into its majority-diesel fleet of 278 at mid-month is not only a boon for burdened lungs.  It’s also a rubber-meets-the road … [Read more...] about For Virginia transit agency, electric buses help to meet climate, equity goals

Bureau of Land Management (Last update: 5:00 a.m. CT) While the outcome of the 2020 presidential election may not be known for a few days, the outcome of several energy-related city and state ballot measures is becoming clear. Keep in mind that these are partial results, and absentee and mail-in ballots may not be counted for some time. This post will be updated as new … [Read more...] about Election updates: Nevada renewable energy standard appears likely to pass