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Clean Energy Works is proud to partner with the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) for the publication of "Grid Readiness in Rural Electric Cooperatives for Medium and Heavy Duty Vehicle Electrification: Recommendations for Improving Grid Planning to Manage Load Growth."
After a decade-long plateau, energy use is on the rise across the country, demanding creative solutions for grid stabilization.
EV charging can spread fixed costs across a large customer base, lowering costs for everyone, including the utilities themselves.
EV charging can spread fixed costs across a large customer base, lowering costs for everyone, including the utilities themselves.
November 14, 2025 at 8:38 PM
After a decade-long plateau, energy use is on the rise across the country, demanding creative solutions for grid stabilization.
EV charging can spread fixed costs across a large customer base, lowering costs for everyone, including the utilities themselves.
EV charging can spread fixed costs across a large customer base, lowering costs for everyone, including the utilities themselves.
How are rural electric cooperatives uniquely positioned to leverage MHDV electrification for improved grid planning?
November 13, 2025 at 8:49 PM
How are rural electric cooperatives uniquely positioned to leverage MHDV electrification for improved grid planning?
This September, Commonwealth Edison in Illinois announced a V2G school bus bidirectional charging pilot aimed at reducing grid strain and the cost of energy for Chicagoland ratepayers.
November 5, 2025 at 2:57 PM
This September, Commonwealth Edison in Illinois announced a V2G school bus bidirectional charging pilot aimed at reducing grid strain and the cost of energy for Chicagoland ratepayers.
The rise of medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles can add significant new load to the grid, but also presents new opportunities, especially for rural electric cooperatives.
November 3, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The rise of medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles can add significant new load to the grid, but also presents new opportunities, especially for rural electric cooperatives.
Earlier this month, Clean Energy Works team member Zuha Maryam Shaikh attended ACEEE’s 2025 Energy Efficiency as a Resource Conference in Denver, joining national leaders and policymakers to discuss affordable pathways to expanding energy efficiency solutions.
October 28, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Earlier this month, Clean Energy Works team member Zuha Maryam Shaikh attended ACEEE’s 2025 Energy Efficiency as a Resource Conference in Denver, joining national leaders and policymakers to discuss affordable pathways to expanding energy efficiency solutions.
Across the United States, corporations like Amazon, Walmart, DHL, and PepsiCo are making bold commitments to electrify their medium- and heavy-duty vehicle fleets.
October 27, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Across the United States, corporations like Amazon, Walmart, DHL, and PepsiCo are making bold commitments to electrify their medium- and heavy-duty vehicle fleets.
Upgrading your home with clean energy technology can be expensive for homeowners and tricky for renters, who don’t control property improvements but still pay the rising utility bills.
October 24, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Upgrading your home with clean energy technology can be expensive for homeowners and tricky for renters, who don’t control property improvements but still pay the rising utility bills.
As the electrification of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles gain momentum, rural electric cooperatives face growing pressure to plan for the infrastructure that will support them.
October 21, 2025 at 5:24 PM
As the electrification of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles gain momentum, rural electric cooperatives face growing pressure to plan for the infrastructure that will support them.
Last month, over 100 other organizations signed a comment letter to ask the EPA to withdraw its proposal to cut greenhouse gas emissions standards for light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles.
October 17, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Last month, over 100 other organizations signed a comment letter to ask the EPA to withdraw its proposal to cut greenhouse gas emissions standards for light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles.
NEVI, CFI, Clean School Bus, Clean Ports, and Low-No Emissions Transit programs are cleaning the air, lowering transportation costs, and creating thousands of good-paying jobs in communities across the country.
October 15, 2025 at 1:24 PM
NEVI, CFI, Clean School Bus, Clean Ports, and Low-No Emissions Transit programs are cleaning the air, lowering transportation costs, and creating thousands of good-paying jobs in communities across the country.
Rural electric cooperatives serve some of the most widespread and low-density areas in the country. As the use of medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles grow, understanding where and how this new demand will materialize and impact the electric grid is more important than ever.
October 14, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Rural electric cooperatives serve some of the most widespread and low-density areas in the country. As the use of medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles grow, understanding where and how this new demand will materialize and impact the electric grid is more important than ever.
Next week (October 13th-14th), Clean Energy Works Co-Executive Director, Tamara Jones, will be at the RECESS25 National Black and Brown Clean Energy Summit in Detroit, Michigan.
October 9, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Next week (October 13th-14th), Clean Energy Works Co-Executive Director, Tamara Jones, will be at the RECESS25 National Black and Brown Clean Energy Summit in Detroit, Michigan.
See you at Forth Roadmap!
Forth Roadmap is the premier electric transportation conference in the US. Connect with the Clean Energy Works' transportation decarbonization team, Margarita Parra and Lidiya Kassahun in Detroit and let us know in the comments if you’ll be there!
Forth Roadmap is the premier electric transportation conference in the US. Connect with the Clean Energy Works' transportation decarbonization team, Margarita Parra and Lidiya Kassahun in Detroit and let us know in the comments if you’ll be there!
October 8, 2025 at 1:35 PM
See you at Forth Roadmap!
Forth Roadmap is the premier electric transportation conference in the US. Connect with the Clean Energy Works' transportation decarbonization team, Margarita Parra and Lidiya Kassahun in Detroit and let us know in the comments if you’ll be there!
Forth Roadmap is the premier electric transportation conference in the US. Connect with the Clean Energy Works' transportation decarbonization team, Margarita Parra and Lidiya Kassahun in Detroit and let us know in the comments if you’ll be there!
Rural electric cooperatives serve some of the most widespread and low-density areas in the country. As the use of medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles grow, understanding where and how this new demand will materialize and impact the electric grid is more important than ever.
October 7, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Rural electric cooperatives serve some of the most widespread and low-density areas in the country. As the use of medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles grow, understanding where and how this new demand will materialize and impact the electric grid is more important than ever.
See you in Denver!
Next week (October 8th-10th), Clean Energy Works Director of Building Decarbonization, Matt Flaherty, and Senior Specialist of Market Innovation, Zuha Shaikh will be at the 2025 Energy Efficiency as a Resource Conference.
Next week (October 8th-10th), Clean Energy Works Director of Building Decarbonization, Matt Flaherty, and Senior Specialist of Market Innovation, Zuha Shaikh will be at the 2025 Energy Efficiency as a Resource Conference.
October 3, 2025 at 6:51 PM
See you in Denver!
Next week (October 8th-10th), Clean Energy Works Director of Building Decarbonization, Matt Flaherty, and Senior Specialist of Market Innovation, Zuha Shaikh will be at the 2025 Energy Efficiency as a Resource Conference.
Next week (October 8th-10th), Clean Energy Works Director of Building Decarbonization, Matt Flaherty, and Senior Specialist of Market Innovation, Zuha Shaikh will be at the 2025 Energy Efficiency as a Resource Conference.
Please join us in congratulating Clean Energy Works fellow, Erik Hatlestad for his inclusion on 2025’s Grist 50, an annual list of climate and justice leaders to watch and highlights the accomplishments that are moving the clean energy economy forward.
October 2, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Please join us in congratulating Clean Energy Works fellow, Erik Hatlestad for his inclusion on 2025’s Grist 50, an annual list of climate and justice leaders to watch and highlights the accomplishments that are moving the clean energy economy forward.
Clean Energy Works is proud to partner with the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) for the publication of "Grid Readiness in Rural Electric Cooperatives for Medium and Heavy Duty Vehicle Electrification: Recommendations for Improving Grid Planning to Manage Load Growth."
October 1, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Clean Energy Works is proud to partner with the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) for the publication of "Grid Readiness in Rural Electric Cooperatives for Medium and Heavy Duty Vehicle Electrification: Recommendations for Improving Grid Planning to Manage Load Growth."
Cascadian states like Idaho, Washington, and Montana are relying on heat pumps to reach their climate goals. Heat pumps often come with large price tags, yet remain essential for lowering energy bills.
September 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Cascadian states like Idaho, Washington, and Montana are relying on heat pumps to reach their climate goals. Heat pumps often come with large price tags, yet remain essential for lowering energy bills.
Did you know that rural electric cooperatives are responsible for 10% of the Midwest’s energy supply?
Rural electric cooperatives are crucial energy democracies, empowering Midwestern communities and member-owners.
Rural electric cooperatives are crucial energy democracies, empowering Midwestern communities and member-owners.
September 26, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Did you know that rural electric cooperatives are responsible for 10% of the Midwest’s energy supply?
Rural electric cooperatives are crucial energy democracies, empowering Midwestern communities and member-owners.
Rural electric cooperatives are crucial energy democracies, empowering Midwestern communities and member-owners.
Will you be at Evolve?
Senior Associate of Transportation Decarbonation Lidiya Kassahun will be attending Evolve by the Vehicle Grid Integration Council on September 24th and 25th in the Bay Area.
Senior Associate of Transportation Decarbonation Lidiya Kassahun will be attending Evolve by the Vehicle Grid Integration Council on September 24th and 25th in the Bay Area.
September 12, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Will you be at Evolve?
Senior Associate of Transportation Decarbonation Lidiya Kassahun will be attending Evolve by the Vehicle Grid Integration Council on September 24th and 25th in the Bay Area.
Senior Associate of Transportation Decarbonation Lidiya Kassahun will be attending Evolve by the Vehicle Grid Integration Council on September 24th and 25th in the Bay Area.
Proud to be a Community Partner for #RoadmapForth Conference taking place in the heart of the US automotive industry - Detroit, MI! Join us October 14-16 for the nation’s premier #electric transportation conference. Use code CEW for $75 off! 🔗https://hubs.la/Q03HpS8V0
September 10, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Proud to be a Community Partner for #RoadmapForth Conference taking place in the heart of the US automotive industry - Detroit, MI! Join us October 14-16 for the nation’s premier #electric transportation conference. Use code CEW for $75 off! 🔗https://hubs.la/Q03HpS8V0
Clean Energy Works is excited to announce the newest member of our team: Stephanie Odaffer. Please join us in welcoming Stephanie to the team, and read her full bio on our website: www.cleanenergyworks.org/about-us/
September 3, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Clean Energy Works is excited to announce the newest member of our team: Stephanie Odaffer. Please join us in welcoming Stephanie to the team, and read her full bio on our website: www.cleanenergyworks.org/about-us/
Clean Energy Works is partnering with Rewiring America and CET for a webinar titled “Addressing Barriers to Electrification with Inclusive Utility Investment”.
August 29, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Clean Energy Works is partnering with Rewiring America and CET for a webinar titled “Addressing Barriers to Electrification with Inclusive Utility Investment”.
Clean Energy Works is excited to announce our new Senior Specialist for Market Innovation, Zuha Maryam Shaikh. Please join us in welcoming her to the team, and read her full bio on our website: www.cleanenergyworks.org/about-us/
August 27, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Clean Energy Works is excited to announce our new Senior Specialist for Market Innovation, Zuha Maryam Shaikh. Please join us in welcoming her to the team, and read her full bio on our website: www.cleanenergyworks.org/about-us/
How can local leaders and communities lead the transition to clean energy? On a recent episode of Metro Blueprint, Melanie Allen, Founding Co-Director of the Hive Fund, shares an example of how local leaders can transform energy solutions into shared opportunities for customers and utilities alike.
August 26, 2025 at 2:34 PM
How can local leaders and communities lead the transition to clean energy? On a recent episode of Metro Blueprint, Melanie Allen, Founding Co-Director of the Hive Fund, shares an example of how local leaders can transform energy solutions into shared opportunities for customers and utilities alike.