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Utah Electrification News
Learn about latest developments in electric transportation, infrastructure, and energy across the state. Stay informed on projects, partnerships, and policies advancing Utah’s electrified future.
Rocky Mountain Power Wattsmart Battery Program
October 25, 2024
This new model for existing rooftop solar customers transforms thousands of intermittent rooftop solar systems into firm dispatchable grid assets by retrofitting each home with a Sonnen battery. In other words, their 50,000 customers with rooftop solar systems can now be equipped with batteries controlled by the local utility for the greater operation of the…
PacifiCorp Grid Resilience & Innovation Partnership Grant
October 25, 2024
DOE awarded $150 million to PacifiCorp for grid resilience projects that touch six western states. Just under 100 million will support PacifiCorps PEER project for grid resilience, which is designed to reduce the impact of extreme weather events on portions of the electrical grid serving disadvantaged communities in areas at highest risk of wildfire. An…
Benefits of an Intelligent Electrified Transportation Plan
October 25, 2024
Improved Air Quality: Transportation is the largest contributor of air pollutants like nitrous oxide (NOx), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and particulate matter 2.5 (PM2.5). Based on Utah’s triennial emissions inventory, as reported in the Utah Division of Air Quality’s 2021 annual report, heavy-duty diesel trucks produce more than 30% of the state’s on-road air pollution,…
What Is Intelligent Electrified Transportation?
October 25, 2024
To revolutionize our transportation system in a way that all Utahns benefit, synergy is key. This is what we’re referring to when we say, “Intelligent Electrified Transportation” — an integrated approach. Our methods encompass not only the vehicles themselves but also the intricate web of systems that support them, from utilities and power grids to…
This is the Place
October 24, 2024
Leading with innovative solutions, Utah is uniquely positioned to deploy an electrified transportation system. The state’s diverse climates and elevations — ranging from hot deserts to high alpine terrain — present year-round challenges, including extreme weather conditions. Additionally, Utah’s rural communities are spread across vast open spaces, agricultural lands — with scenic mountain valleys and…
1/4-Mile Electrified Roadway
June 10, 2024
Electrified Long-Distance Shipping Zero-Emissions Short-Range (Drayage) Deliveries To reduce emissions from short-distance drayage routes, ASPIRE will install a dynamic charging system at the Utah Inland Port. This will include two dynamic wireless power transfer (DWPT) systems: one co-developed with ASPIRE’s team at Purdue University and one using the Electreon DWPT system. The Electreon system, previously…
Why Pursue Intelligent Electrified Transportation Panning in Utah?
May 25, 2024
In 2023, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) issued a report that set electric vehicle efficiency ratios for light-duty vehicles registered in the United States. This report established that electric vehicles (EVs) use energy more efficiently than gasoline vehicles, a primary attribute enabling other benefits such as improved torque and reduced operating costs and greenhouse…
Metra Purchases BEMU-Trains from Stadler in $154 Million Agreement
February 4, 2024
Chicago Metra’s new $154 million contract with Stadler U.S. for eight battery-powered trainsets includes engineering, training, and spare parts, with options for additional trainsets and trailer cars totaling up to $181.4 million. Supported by a federal CMAQ grant and state funding, these ADA-compliant trainsets will seat 112 passengers per two-car set and offer features such…
Utah Innovation Fund
January 7, 2023
The Utah Legislature created the Utah Innovation Fund in 2023 to solve complex and high-impact problems by investing in promising local startups. The fund targets startups connected to higher education institutions which ensures a continuous flow of innovative ideas and solutions to some of Utah’s largest challenges including those related to electrified transportation. The fund…