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Tesla Virtual Power Plant is providing energy security to Australian homes

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A few years ago, Tesla teamed up with the Government of South Australia and various energy authorities to build South Australia’s Virtual Power Plant. Today, the Tesla-powered VPP seems to be providing substantial energy security to Australian homes. “Even if all lights go out in the neighborhood, you will still have power.

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Peapod adds two LH hydraulic hybrids delivery trucks to fleet

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The trucks, the first hydraulic hybrids in Peapod’s fleet of approximately 130 vehicles in the Midwest, are expected to reduce fuel consumption, reduce brake maintenance costs and cut emissions significantly in Peapod service neighborhoods. The Lightning Hybrids system was installed at the Advanced VTech facilities in Buffalo Grove, Ill.

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Solar Smackdown in Torrance – Installer Sues City on Behalf of the Sun

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After a decade in the solar power installation business, Bradley Bartz is tired of being Mr. Nice Guy. He’s filed suit against Torrance, the proud home of Exxon/Mobil’s refinery, for stopping him from installing solar panels in the Hillside Overlay district. solar installers. For 10 days apparently.

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Tesla Tax Credit: How Californians Can Save $15,000 with EV Credits and Rebates

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It’s no secret that the average sticker price on an EV is a whopping 33% more than a comparable gas-powered vehicle, which can be a significant deterrent for many potential car buyers. Qualified residents can receive grants of up to $5,000 in buy-down assistance and special financing, plus free vehicle charging and installation.

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UCLA orders all-electric shuttle bus powered by Motiv Power Systems

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The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has placed an order for a new all-electric shuttle bus powered by Motiv Power Systems ’ All-Electric Powertrain. This battery-electric buse is the first Motiv powered shuttle bus to operate on a university campus.

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Greenius Goes All AB 811 Over Green Task Force

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Creative Greenius talks AB 811 Financing to the Green Task Force / photo (c) Debra Bushweit Galliani. Larry Sutton, the Account Executive from Southern California Edison, did the perfect job teeing up my solar financing presentation by sharing with all of us just how much SCE’s electric rates will be going up this year.

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Greenius Weekend Update

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Last Saturday’s Solar Homes Tour put on by the Environmental Priorities Network and the Manhattan Beach Environmental Task Force brought out hundreds of visitors to the ten different solar powered homes in Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach and Torrance.

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