Laura Schewel

To create and maintain service line inventories, utilities need access to comprehensive datasets and GIS expertise. Small and rural utilities that don’t have these resources can struggle to meet EPA deadlines around lead service lines, but the IoW is committed to closing the technological gap. Explore our lead service line tools and EPA policy recommendations in our latest policy brief: https://lnkd.in/gTDYxV8p #LeadServiceLines #WaterData

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"Utilities have for decades “been using the same playbooks to build centralized generation and associated transmission and distribution to meet long-term demand needs. And it’s largely worked,” Shah said. “But with demand growth accelerating from data centers, new manufacturing, a surge of electric vehicles and electrified appliances ... an old grid operations paradigm needs to be updated.” After roughly two decades of stagnant electricity demand, the North American Electric Reliability Corp. now forecasts an approximately 15% to 20% increase in electricity consumption over the next decade, DOE noted in its brief. And by 2050, demand could double to meet net-zero emissions targets. Importantly, this demand growth is not unprecedented, according to Louise White, a senior consultant with the DOE’s Office of Technology Transitions and Loan Programs Office. Before 2005, the U.S. experienced periods of 10-year load growth of up to 30%, she said." https://lnkd.in/eZXGKWHf

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⚡ Utilities across the country are facing growing demand as folks move into cities and towns—and the use of #EVs continues to expand. Right now, utilities face a herculean task of meeting increasing demand from the electrification of the manufacturing and energy sectors, reinforced by the proliferation of electric vehicles. And that's not all ... 💡 We teamed up with Utility Dive to share 15 key questions utilities should ask to help select the best #EnergyStorage or #SolarPlusStorage partner. 🔍 See those 15 questions here: https://hubs.li/Q02xzL8P0

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Addressing the Challenges of Transportation Electrification: A Utility Perspective

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It’s almost time to welcome you back to our Power Providers & Utilities (PPU) Transit Decarbonization Committee! Next week, we’re hosting a special, workshop-style session to explore the unique experiences and challenges in electrification faced by utilities and transit agencies in a roundtable discussion. How can these sectors coordinate to meet emission reduction targets? How can they collaborate to develop infrastructure plans and charging schedules that meet grid requirements? Our panel of experts will address these urgent questions and more: Evan Kortje - City of Calgary Michael Simone, FortisAlberta Ariel Bautista, Alectra Hossam Gaber, Ontario Tech University Holly Hixson, #CUTRIC Mohammad Kharouf, MASc, #CUTRIC Don’t miss out on our interactive, extended Q&A segments offering a platform for all to engage in open dialogue, exchanging ideas and strategies directly with fellow experts. Date: April 23, 2024 Time: 3 - 5 PM EDT Location: Virtual CUTRIC MD’s and Secondaries have been pre-registered. All other members can register here to attend: https://lnkd.in/gYgCmj24 #Utilities #PowerProviders #PublicTransit #FleetElectrification #GridLoad #Sustainability

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Great dive into how fleet + utility collaboration can accelerate electrification. "For fleets and utilities to effectively work together to support electrification at the pace needed, they must bridge gaps in information sharing. Increasing avenues for data sharing through intentional collaboration will enable utilities to gain clearer insight into fleet electrification plans now and, in the future, provide the necessary infrastructure support required for the large-scale electrification that fleets desire." — RMI

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From the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), "The Case for Electric Fleets" includes three case studies that show you why you should consider electrifying your fleet. Case Study 2: Funding & Strategic Partnership In the PNW, organizations like Breaking Barriers Collaborative (which helps "...businesses accelerate efforts to equitably curb their climate emissions") assist partners in how to turn their fleet electric. When this knowledge is combined with the resources of the Environmental Defense Fund, those seeking to own a fleet electric have a plethora of funding information available to them. The most underserved, marginalized communities in Portland are those of color and have experienced the city's most emissions and worst air conditions for generations. MTRWESTERN, DeSantis Landscapes, and COR Disposal & Recycling are all Portland businesses that operate in these areas and have gone electric, for the betterment of their business and the community it affects. Watch the case study on Funding & Strategic Partnerships: https://loom.ly/ew2J7zg #ElectrifyYourFleet #ElectricFleet #FleetManagement #EnvironmentalDefenseFund #EV

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We are on track to deploy 500,000 chargers by 2026 – achieving the President’s goal four years early. - Since President Biden took office, the number of publicly-available charging ports has grown by 91% -- 184,000 public charging ports nationwide.  - Since last July, there are approximately 15,000 additional public EV charging stations with 43,000 new charging ports -- adding nearly 1,000/week. #ElectricVehicles

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TODAY: A new report by National Renewable Energy Laboratory explores the barriers and opportunities for interregional transmission, a key tool for a cleaner, more reliable grid. Historically, regulatory challenges have prevented realizing the full value of interregional transmission. NREL’s report, a complement to GDO’s National Transmission Planning Study, outlines potential changes to market and operating rules to help connect high demand areas to renewable energy sources like wind and solar. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eF95GU8w

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Would a transport retrofit device that can reduce 500 times the emissions over an EV -- at the same cost, that increases low-income public utility drivers take-home pay in the same move, is gov't-verified, University & 1-year corp test proven, has a number of successful 1-60 piece pilot projects under its belt, has been written up in Tata's Horizons and ASSIST Asia's The Impact magazines and is a Nominee for the 2024 Earthshot Prize interest you? #investing #alternativeenergy #energy #environment #climatechange #netzero #climate #climateaction #climatecrisis #environmental #co2 #carbonfootprint #diesel #pollutioncontrol #carbonreduction #csr #transportation #decarbonization #biodiversity #fleet #mobility #transport #transportation #supplychain #sustainablesupplychain #earthday #earthday2024 #earthdayevents #earthshotprize

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Would a transport retrofit device that can reduce 500 times the emissions over an EV -- at the same cost, that increases low-income public utility drivers take-home pay in the same move, is gov't-verified, University & 1-year corp test proven, has a number of successful 1-60 piece pilot projects under its belt, has been written up in Tata's Horizons and ASSIST Asia's The Impact magazines and is a Nominee for the 2024 Earthshot Prize interest you? #investing #alternativeenergy #energy #environment #climatechange #netzero #climate #climateaction #climatecrisis #environmental #co2 #carbonfootprint #diesel #pollutioncontrol #carbonreduction #csr #transportation #decarbonization #biodiversity #fleet #mobility #transport #transportation #supplychain #sustainablesupplychain #earthday #earthday2024 #earthdayevents #earthshotprize

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