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PG&E, Calif. Energy Commission launch 4MW sodium-sulfur grid storage pilot in San Jose

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Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and the California Energy Commission today unveiled a utility-scale sodium-sulfur battery energy storage system ( earlier post ) pilot project to better balance power needs of the electric grid. The system has a 4 megawatt capacity, and can store more than six hours of energy.

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California Energy Commission awards >$6M for EV charging, H2 fueling and V2G

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The investments include: Electric vehicle charging: Ten grants totaling more than $3.5 Heavy duty, vehicle-to-grid fleet: A $2.3-million Operations and maintenance for hydrogen fueling stations: Four grants totaling $1.2 million for the operation and maintenance of hydrogen refueling stations throughout the state.

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California Energy Commission Approves $800K in four regional grants to prepare for electric vehicles

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The California Energy Commission’s (CEC) Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program (ARFVTP) approved four regional planning grants to prepare for electric vehicles. Cities taking part include San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland, and Berkeley, along with Marin County.

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IEEE Power & Energy Society President Dies at 69

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Williams joined IBM in San Jose, Calif., Williams was granted 27 U.S. An expert in power electronic converters, electrical machines, and novel grid components, he spent almost his entire career in academia, conducting research in power electronics. He was granted 15 patents. Mason Lamar Williams III.

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Why These Members Donate to the IEEE Foundation

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While he was an engineering professor at the University of California, Los Angeles , Samueli helped found company in San Jose, Calif., McDonald is a distinguished lecturer for IEEE PES and teaches classes on the smart grid. The fund also supports the creation of a chapter grant program and chapter coaching program.

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Coulomb Technologies to Provide 4,600 Free Home and Public Charging Stations Through ChargePoint America Program

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the San Jose/San Francisco Bay Area, California; Redmond, Wash.; The $37-million ChargePoint America program is made possible by a $15-million grant funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act through the Transportation Electrification Initiative administered by the Department of Energy. Sacramento, Calif.;

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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Sprout at Plug-in 2010

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million grant from the Wythe County (Virginia) Joint Industrial Development Authority to conduct more research and testing on the system. Schneider Electric’s EV charging solutions will include Square D smart charging stations and smart grid technology. Among those exhibiting were: Aerovironment. The company recently received a $1.25-million

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