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History of lighting: How technological advances and federal regulations shaped the bulb

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Submitted by Monali Mujumdar on

Ever since Thomas Edison’s incandescent lamp became commercially available more than a century ago, technological advances and federal regulations have shaped lighting’s path. Our infographic shows you the journey of lighting technology, including major milestones—such as the development of LEDs, lighting’s first appearance in demand-side management portfolios, and federal efficiency standards. We also explain the current state of the lighting market and where it’s headed in the future.

3 ways EISA could play out, and how you can prepare

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Submitted by Logan Jacobson on

Contents

Planning for uncertainty from EISA

The EISA timeline

The DOE’s three possible EISA scenarios

Advice for how to prepare for EISA

How should we communicate about our transition to renewables?

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Q:How do we tell our customers we’re planning to shift some of our generation mix to renewables but currently need to balance the resources on the grid? How have other utilities educated their customers on the reality of energy and how the transition to renewables takes time?

A:When talking to customers about the balance of resources on the grid, utilities incorporate messaging around the following points:

Transportation electrification and energy funding in the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

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Submitted by Andy Read on

The 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) provides funding for states to develop a nationwide network of EV charging infrastructure. To help you understand how utilities can support their states in gaining funding—or find their own funding opportunities—we provide a section-by-section analysis of the legislation.

Download our section-by-section analysis of the IIJA to help you apply for federal EV infrastructure funding and start building your transportation electrification plan.

How utilities can support EV charging infrastructure through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

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Submitted by Elizabeth Minor on

Key takeaways

  • Work with your state department of transportation (DOT) to provide input on the state’s EV infrastructure deployment plan.
  • Communicate and work with other state organizations to apply for grant funding. These partnerships will make your resources and impact go further.
  • Understand the rules and requirements that come with grant funding. And make sure your organization has the capacity and commitment to meet them.
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