IBEW has joined the Energize Coalition, a nationwide group, to advance EV charging infrastructure policies that can help solve the nation’s energy problems. The coalition is focused on policies that will unleash private and public investment to provide Americans easy access to reliable and affordable charging.
Renewable energy advocates say the proposal could further delay the buildout of charging station infrastructure and undermine U.S. competitiveness. The Federal Highway Administration designed the proposal as an incentive for manufacturers to shift their production domestically. The Trump administration said it believes that companies today are able to produce EV chargers in U.S. facilities, in part,…
After several attempts by the Trump Administration to unlawfully block funding for electric vehicle infrastructure, we have secured a full victory in court, guaranteeing $379 million in funding that will help ensure Californians can access clean, affordable transportation,” said Attorney General Rob Bonta.
Massachusetts is testing bidirectional chargers that turn parked EVs into backup energy sources. From yaleclimateconnections.org While an electric vehicle is sitting idle in a garage or parking lot, its battery could still be hard at work feeding energy to homes or the power grid. Ackerman: “It really just makes that battery useful in another way…
After losing in court, the Transportation Department says it will lift its freeze of federal funds allocated to build out charging stations on highways, with what it says will be more flexibility for states. From washingtonpost.com The Trump administration is planning to unfreeze funding for electric vehicle charging, restoring billions of dollars made available under…
Originally appeared on ibew.org. San Francisco Local 6 members installed the first curbside electric vehicle chargers west of the Mississippi, right in front of their union hall. The chargers are the first of hundreds that the city plans to install by 2030. “Our members have been actively involved in electrical transportation in San Francisco for…
The Clean Transportation Sector: A Vital Source of IBEW Jobs and Work! House Republicans are aggressively pushing to repeal California’s emissions regulations, undermining the state’s authority to set tougher vehicle standards that promote cleaner air and support the transition to electric vehicles. This attack not only threatens California’s progress in reducing pollution but also jeopardizes…
KEY ELEMENTS OVERVIEW IBEW Local 11 has long been a leader in supporting climate policies that create union jobs through labor standards. The Local participates in coalitions and has built relationships with elected officials, public agencies, environmental and community organizations. Through a key environmental partner, Local 11 was able to engage early on a grant…