Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE)

EV charging stations can help retailers pull in customers who will spend time and money at their location. But businesses need data to determine which sites will bring the best returns.   That's why Transportation Energy Institute and CSE have launched the Charging Analytics Program (CAP). CAP subscribers in the U.S. and Canada will get insights on when, where and how EV chargers are being used based on the latest aggregated data. Reports and interactive maps will help site hosts fine-tune their strategy for successfully entering the EV charging market.   CAP informs policy and site host decisions by: ·        Logging more than 2 million charging events each month. ·        Identifying when and where to invest in EV charging. ·        Analyzing the economic value of the EV charging customer. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gKBf3fRT #evcharging

Community-based organizations (CBOs) can be game-changers in the mission to empower individuals to adopt solar, EVs and other sustainable technologies. What's critical to collaborating with CBOs? Relationship-building, training, compensation and impact measurement. CSE's Luzita Lutfi shares ways program administrators can work with CBOs to design, implement and evaluate clean energy and transportation programs that are centered on community priorities. https://lnkd.in/gm7yq2gw

Drivers considering going electric have questions for their dealership sales staff. But a study found less than half of dealerships feel well-prepared to sell EVs. That's why the new ElectrifIQ sales certification program is so important. Launched by the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) and the Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE), ElectrifIQ is designed to boost dealerships' knowledge of EVs and EV charging. The cost of ElectrifIQ is $495 to train an entire dealership sales team and includes a two-year EV sales certification. However, the first 500 California NADA member dealerships to apply will get the training fee waived! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dyvXfxH2 ⚡🚗 #EV

California has seen exponential growth in energy storage, building out more than 6600 MW of battery storage over the past five years. Federal IRA funding is accelerating the energy storage effort, bringing new opportunities and challenges. CSE Director of Government Affairs Rocky Fernandez leads a discussion at CA Clean Energy Procurement Summit in San Francisco, delving into: 🔹 Achievements and targets for storage procurement 🔹 Maximizing renewable benefits 🔹 Impacts of the IRA’s storage provisions 🔹 Opportunities for standalone and hybrid storage in California 📅 Panel Information: Outlook for Storage Procurement in California Wednesday, May 22 | 9:20 am PT CA Clean Energy Procurement Summit in San Francisco, CA 🎤 Panelists: Hugh McDermott, Senior Vice President, Business Development & Sales, ESS, Inc. Rishad Olpadwala, Chief Development Officer, esVolta, LP George Prassas, Market Lead, USA West, Aurora Energy Research Rese More information: https://lnkd.in/giEMwQDC

Business owners considering investing in EV charging stations need up-to-date data to make sure they are making the best decisions. If you're at TEI 2024, be sure to attend this session for insights on determining where and when to invest in EV chargers for the best ROI. CSE's Scott Shepard and TEI's Karl Doenges share data analysis from the Charging Analytics Program. TEI ANNUAL CONFERENCE May 13-15, 2024 — Loews Minneapolis, MN Session: Building a Viable EV Charging Network Session Date & Time: 5/14 at 2:15pm CDT 💡 Learn how data from TEI's new Charging Analytics Program can guide your business decisions and optimize charging installations for maximum returns. From leveraging government grants to understanding market dynamics and profitability factors, this session promises valuable insights for companies investing in charging stations. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gSzusfXW

States, cities, territories, tribal nations and nonprofits awarded $7 billion in federal #SolarforAll grants will want to quickly deliver the benefits of solar energy to low-income and disadvantaged communities. That’s why the Center for Sustainable Energy and Clean Power Research have teamed up to produce the Solar for All Playbook. It outlines 12 key elements for launching a successful solar equity program based on the organizations’ 50 years of combined experience designing, administering and creating software for large-scale solar programs nationwide. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gd7XE8DT

States, cities, territories and tribes that have won federal Solar for All grants will want to launch will want to launch programs quickly and effectively. CSE's Karen Glitman outlines 5 key steps for equity-focused solar programs. #SolarforAll #RenewableEnergy

This week, utility professionals are meeting to discuss and learn about latest trends in the energy industry at the 43rd Utility Energy Forum in Cambria, CA. As a silver sponsor, we look forward to these discussions about equitably achieving a clean energy future. Learn more about our work with utilities here: https://lnkd.in/gH8Hwfvu

Contractor expertise is key to supporting state Solar for All programs and driving participation. For a successful SFA program, contractors and property owners will need to understand the program’s offerings, requirements to participate and expectations to remain eligible and receive an incentive. With over 50 years of combined experience, CSE and Clean Power Research share best practices for engaging contractors in SFA programs. ☀️ \#SolarForAll \#RenewableEnergy \#SustainableFuture https://lnkd.in/gqq9mS9R