This federal Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) under the Conservation Research and Development (CFDA 81.086) program provides $1,220,000 to evaluate and enhance the resilience of electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) and associated distribution grid infrastructure in Indianapolis, IN, Dayton, OH, and Ames, IA. The primary objectives are to: (A) quantify the resilience of EVCS and the supporting power...
The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) awarded a $1,520,750 Cooperative Agreement to the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), a non-profit organization, under the Conservation Research and Development (CFDA 81.086) program. The project, titled "Electric Vehicle Carshare Viability: Assessing Business Models in US Cities for Resiliency, Equity and EV Charging Integration," will run from September 1, 2024 to March 26, 2025. The project aims to...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $750,000 Project Grant to the University of Colorado-Denver under the Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences (CFDA 47.075) program. This 3-year research project explores how electric vehicles (EVs) can be integrated with the electric grid to address power outages, reduce energy costs, and create a more sustainable energy system. The award supports four research thrusts: 1) developing pricing mechanisms and institutional arrangements to promote...
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) awarded a $1,875,000 Cooperative Agreement to the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) under the Conservation Research and Development (CFDA 81.086) federal grant program. The objective of this project is to develop an Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Resiliency Plan for the NCTCOG planning area to ensure continued access to EV charging services in the event of grid disruptions. The project...
This $369,998 project grant awarded by the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) program (CFDA 47.070) aims to enhance the resilience of the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the U.S. transportation sector. The primary objectives are to develop methodologies for identifying and analyzing internet-connected EV management systems (EVMS) to detect and mitigate related vulnerabilities. This will be accomplished through advanced...
This Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) under the Conservation Research and Development program (CFDA 81.086) provides $6,934,670 to Interstate Renewable Energy Council Inc. (IREC) to implement a Comprehensive Nationwide Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Recognition and Technical Assistance Program (ChargingSmart). The objective of the project is to significantly reduce the soft costs of new EV charging...
The Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) awarded a $5,493,941 Cooperative Agreement to the Electric Power Research Institute Inc. (EPRI) under the Conservation Research and Development (CFDA 81.086) program. The objective of the "GridFAST EXPRESS" project is to establish a comprehensive national program focused on streamlining the utility interconnection process for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, including both AC Level 2 and DC...
The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy has awarded a $3,552,522 Cooperative Agreement under the Conservation Research and Development (CFDA 81.086) program to the Central Pines Regional Council, also known as the North Carolina Association of Regional Councils of Government. The objective of this 1-year project is to assess the performance, reliability, usability, and safety of AC Level 2 and DC Fast Charging (DCFC) stations across all 50 states, the...
This Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Electricity (CFDA 81.122 Electricity Research, Development and Analysis) provides $19,405,683 to install Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), solar arrays, and Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) to enable energy redundancy and black-start operations when the local electric grid is unavailable during outages. The project, titled "Renewable Energy and Vehicle Integration for a Vibrant Energy Future...
This Project Grant award of $225,000.00 from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) program (CFDA 47.070) aims to establish a collaborative ecosystem to bolster the resilience of the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the United States. The key products and services to be delivered under this award include: Developing proactive methodologies to identify and analyze internet-connected EV management systems (EVMS) and their...