Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE)

California is accelerating clean transportation with new updates to its Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS). The 2024 amendments include: ✔️Incentives for medium- and heavy-duty EVs ✔️Expanded funding for equity-focused projects ✔️New pathways to grow fast-charging infrastructure in underserved areas Small fleet operators and low-income communities stand to benefit the most from these changes. CSE's Kinshuk Chatterjee explains here. https://lnkd.in/gszptiBy

CSE has joined National Renewable Energy Laboratory ’s Innovation at SCALE program to advance distributed-scale solar deployment across the country. As a provider partner, CSE will use its #solar #equity experience and expertise to empower communities to overcome barriers to solar deployment. https://lnkd.in/gBWYYaK4

Congratulations to the state of New Jersey on reaching over 200,000 electric vehicle registrations. That’s more than double the number of EVs on the road compared to two years ago, thanks in part to financial incentives like Charge Up New Jersey. Administered by CSE on behalf of New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, Charge Up New Jersey offers residents up to $4,000 off the purchase or lease of a new EV – right at the dealership. Since 2020, the program has distributed more than 40,000 EV incentives. 🚘 Read more: https://lnkd.in/ge7_m6dr

Growth in #EV adoption depends on the availability, reliability and accessibility of public #EVcharging infrastructure. Updating technology requirements and operational standards and ensuring transparent, accurate performance metrics will support a user-friendly EV ecosystem. In a new article in Forbes, Stacy Noblet of ICF and Vartan Badalian, Esq. ⚡️ Director, CSE outline key strategies for an EV future based on discussions with industry leaders at VERGE 2024. https://lnkd.in/gdWc_w2d

Electrification and home performance rebate programs have become essential tools for reducing carbon emissions, lowering energy costs and supporting the transition to a cleaner energy system. Here are Clean Power Research’s thoughts on how utilities are streamlining these programs.

Federal funding for Solar for All is a game-changer—but it’s just the start. For SFA funds to meet the needs for solar and energy storage projects in low-income communities, it’s critical to ensure that two elements seamlessly work together – project installation and project financing. CSE's Gabrielle Stebbins discusses the critical steps. https://lnkd.in/gW3hiAHK

Despite overwhelming support in the California legislature, Senate Bill 1118, aimed at expanding solar access to Native American families through the SOMAH Program, was vetoed. This bill would have removed deed restriction barriers, enabling more tribal communities to benefit from energy savings and sustainability incentives. While the veto of SB 1118 caused CA to miss an opportunity for now, SOMAH will continue to increase clean energy, decrease harmful emissions, reduce monthly energy bills for low-income Californians and reduce ratepayer costs. Learn more here:https://lnkd.in/gmaM8jKj

Be sure to check out the session at VERGE, where CSE's Vartan Badalian, Esq. will be speaking at an exclusive workshop on the future of public #EV charging. With key developments like Tesla’s NACS adoption and the NEVI Formula Program, the industry is evolving rapidly. Leaders from automakers, government, and charging providers will collaborate to tackle new challenges and improve EV charging across the U.S. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead in the fast-changing world of DC fast charging. #EVCharging #VERGE24 Session info: https://lnkd.in/gngNVYK9

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Looking forward to sharing successes and lessons learned on multifamily solar with state energy officials. CSE's Gabrielle Stebbins and Hannah Keenan will speak at NASEO - National Association of State Energy Officials's Solar Working Group Meeting about SOMAH, the largest program of it's kind in the nation. Funded by the CPUC, the The Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing Program provides incentives for installing #solar PV systems in California. CSE is an administrator for the program. Learn more about SOMAH here: https://lnkd.in/gt3xM-xw