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Associated Press
a day ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Dynamic Pricing Outperforms Time-of-Use in California EV Charging Pilot with 98% Energy Delivered Off-Peak
Dynamic pricing-based pilot with MCE and SVCE demonstrates enhanced flexibility and estimated $200/year average customer savings versus Time-of-Use Rates alone. PALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 2, 2025 / / -- New results from a smart EV charging pilot, funded by the California Energy Commission's (CEC) REDWDS initiative and implemented by in partnership with MCE and Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE), highlight the significant potential of dynamic price signals in optimizing EV charging. ChargeWise California's first phase tested how a dynamic approach can improve grid stability, lower energy costs, and boost renewable energy use in California. The findings highlight that dynamic price signals and automated charging management substantially improve managed EV charging compared to traditional Time-of-Use (TOU) rates. This approach delivered up to 98% EV charging load off-peak, significantly outperforming the 60-70% typically achieved by TOU rates alone, or the 90% by combining TOU with managed charging programs. Initial Pilot Insights: 1. Dynamic Approach Outperforms Time-of-Use for EV Loads: In addition to delivering 98% EV charging off-peak, ChargeWise California saved customers $10–20/month, shifted up to 30% of charging to solar-rich hours, and smoothed demand by avoiding the 'snapback' secondary peaks often triggered by rigid TOU schedules. 2. Lower Bills for Everyone: Dynamic pricing can save EV drivers ~$200 per year and reduce total system costs to lower utility bills for non-EV drivers. estimates aligning rates with grid-wide and local distribution signals will unlock over $1,000+ in annual system value per EV. 3. Whole-home Dynamic Rates are Inequitable: Applying dynamic rates to all customer load risks increased costs for customers without flexible tech like home batteries and EVs. ChargeWise California's submetering 'type-of-use' solution offered targeted incentives for EV charging, ensuring equity and high participation, with over 1,000 enrolled in 2 months, and over 50% from disadvantaged communities. 4. Programs Amplify Rates Impact: Dynamic rates amplify value when integrated with smart, customer-focused programs. ChargeWise California successfully combined dynamic pricing with automation in MCE and SVCE's managed charging programs, driving engagement to benefit both customers and the grid. 'Enrolling in MCE Sync was incredibly easy, and it has made managing my EV charging so simple. I love being able to track my energy consumption and see how much I'm saving each month. It's reassuring to know I'm charging with clean energy during off-peak times and making a positive impact, all while keeping more money in my pocket!', said Franco Maynetto, MCE Sync participant. 'The early results highlight just how impactful dynamic pricing can be in reshaping EV charging to support a cleaner, more flexible grid,' said Nick Woolley, CEO and Co-Founder of 'To fully realize the value of managed charging, we need an approach that is equitable, dynamic, system-aligned, and built through collaboration. That means designing solutions which precisely target flexible load, while making it easy for all customers to benefit—especially those in underserved communities. By utilities, aggregators, and policymakers working together in programs like ChargeWise California, we can create a path to unlock flexibility and deliver sustained reductions to electricity rates, with no negative consequences.' 'Silicon Valley Clean Energy is thrilled to see the insights and results coming out of this innovative dynamic pricing pilot,' said Monica Padilla, SVCE CEO. 'Helping our customers charge off-peak to lower their bills and align their charging with when energy is cleanest is not just valuable for our community, but for the broader California energy ecosystem.' 'As local electricity providers, the flexibility to innovate helps us meet the needs of our communities while advancing the California's clean energy goals. Combining targeted dynamic pricing with managed charging can significantly shift peak load and reduce costs, especially for residents and businesses in underserved communities. This pilot is proof that building partnerships with companies like backed by support from the CEC, is crucial for creating a dynamic, efficient, and equitable energy future for all Californians. We will continue to track the value of combining managed charging with dynamic versus time of use rates,' said Alice Havenar-Daughton, Vice President of Customer Programs at MCE. The initial findings demonstrate the crucial need for the energy industry to adopt a collaborative, holistic approach that considers all aspects of the energy system, including distribution, wholesale, capacity, and ancillary services. By prioritizing equitable program design and adaptive learning through testing, energy companies can optimize grid efficiency, integrate renewables, and lower customer bills. About is a Certified B Corporation® with a mission to make EV charging greener, cheaper, and smarter for utilities and their customers. Its end-to-end software platform wirelessly connects to a range of electric vehicles and chargers to intelligently manage EV charging while working with utilities to put cash back in customers' wallets for charging at grid-friendly times. With a global base of utility, vehicle OEM, and EVSE partners, manages more than 200,000 EVs on its platform each day. Learn more at About Silicon Valley Clean Energy Silicon Valley Clean Energy is a not-for-profit, community-owned agency providing electricity from renewable and clean sources to more than 280,000 residential and commercial customers in 13 Santa Clara County jurisdictions. As a public agency, net revenues are returned to the community to keep rates competitive and promote clean energy programs. Silicon Valley Clean Energy is advancing innovative solutions to fight climate change by decarbonizing the grid, transportation, and buildings. Learn more at About MCE MCE is a not-for-profit public agency and the preferred electricity provider for nearly 600,000 customer accounts and 1.5 million residents and businesses across Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, and Solano Counties. Setting the standard for clean energy in California since 2010, MCE leads with 60–100% renewable, fossil-free power at stable rates, serving a 1,400 MW peak load, significantly reducing greenhouse emissions, and reinvesting millions in local programs. For more information about MCE, visit or follow us on your preferred social platform @mceCleanEnergy. James Pratley +44 7940 369556 [email protected] Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Public meeting on proposed CAFOs slated for Thursday in Pierce City
PIERCE CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will hold a public meeting from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Pierce City High School gymnasium, 300 N. Myrtle St., Pierce City, to hear public comments on eight proposed concentrated animal feeding operations that could be built in Newton and Lawrence counties around this area. For those who are unable to attend the meeting in person, DNR is also accepting written comments through Friday, May 30, sent to cafo@ This in-person public comment meeting is to discuss and provide a permitting regulatory framework for the draft permits on five facilities to be built in Newton County near Wentworth and Pierce City and four in Lawrence County near Verona or Monett. The Missouri Coalition for the Environment, a grassroots group raising awareness of concentrated animal feeding operations, or CAFOs, said it's trying to spread awareness of this meeting to make sure the public knows about the kind of farming operations coming close to their homes. 'This opportunity for public comment comes in the wake of the 2025 Missouri legislative session, in which the Senate Agriculture committee chair Sen. Jason Bean, Republican from Southeast Missouri, refused to schedule a hearing for a key bill that would have given local county commissions more leeway in regulating CAFOs,' the Coalition for the Environment said in a news release. 'This bill, SB 400, was introduced by Senator Tracy McCreery, Democrat from St. Louis County, and would have reinstated the authority of local health boards and county commissions to pass ordinances that impact agriculture. Missouri Legislators revoked this local control in 2019 with the passage of SB 391, which stated that county commissions cannot 'impose standards or requirements on an agriculture operation' more stringent than statewide regulations. Since then, there has been an expansion of CAFOs in the state.' The coalition said hosting an in-person hearing for multiple CAFOs at once is an unusual move by the DNR. The MCE said not all agricultural operations are equal and CAFOs create undue burdens for the surrounding community. Environmental health costs include excess nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus running off into surrounding waterways, contributing to toxic algal blooms and aquatic dead zones. 'It is unjust for communities to bear the health and property costs of CAFOs without an avenue for recourse,' said Melissa Vatterott, the MCE's director of policy and strategy. 'Communities should have the chance to work with their local government to put practical parameters in place as to where and how these facilities can operate.' More information is available at Documents concerning the CAFOs that will be subject of this meeting can be read at
India Gazette
26-05-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
India has $45 billion opportunity in mining-construction equipment sector by 2030: CII-Kearney report
New Delhi [India], May 26 (ANI): India is poised to unlock a USD 45 billion opportunity in mining and construction equipment sector by 2030, according to a joint report by CII-Kearney. Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), in collaboration with Kearney, a global management consulting firm, has come out with a 'Vision Report' for making India a global manufacturing hub in the mining and construction equipment sector. The report presents a bold Vision 2030 to position India as a global leader in India's mining and construction equipment (MCE) sector and outlines an action plan. Currently valued at USD 16 billion, the sector is projected to grow at a 19 per cent Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR), unlocking a USD 45 billion opportunity by 2030, the joint report asserted. India is now the fastest-growing MCE market among the top six global economies, surpassing even the US, Germany, and Japan, the report asserted. According to the report, the mining and construction sector, a key enabler of infrastructure, energy, and industrial growth, commands a USD 18 trillion global market and contributes 16 per cent of global GDP. In India, this sector is central to national development, contributing 22 per cent to GDP, ranking second only to China, and supporting over 70 million jobs. India is the fastest-growing market among the top six global MCE markets, with a CAGR of 12 per cent over the past five years! The expansion of the MCE sector is projected to contribute over USD 100 billion to India's economy by 2029-30 including 20 million jobs directly or indirectly. This impact is driven by the growth of upstream and downstream industries, job creation and a boost to tax revenues, the report said. To realise the full potential of Vision 2030, the report recommends structural and policy initiatives. Institutionalizing governance via a single nodal agency, Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme tailored for MCE, Accelerating MCE exports through Free Trade Agreement (FTAs), establishing mutual recognition arrangements for Indian certification standards, promoting technology adoption and automation, Rationalizing tax and import duties, Creating innovation forums including National R&D consortia and start-up accelerators, green incentives and clean-tech R&D support, Revamping underground mining and beneficiation regulations to unlock mineral potential are the key recommendations. (ANI)
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Business Standard
26-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Mining, construction equipment sector to reach $45 bn by 2030: Report
India is now the fastest-growing MCE market among the top six global economies, surpassing even the US, Germany and Japan Press Trust of India New Delhi India's mining and construction equipment sector is expected to reach $45 billion in another five years, according to a report. "Currently valued at $16 billion, the sector is projected to grow at a 19 per cent CAGR, unlocking a $45 billion opportunity by 2030," according to CII-Kearney Report. Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), in collaboration with Kearney, has come out with a Vision Report for Making India a Global Manufacturing Hub in the Mining and Construction Equipment Sector. The report presents a bold Vision 2030 to position India as a global leader in mining and construction equipment (MCE) sector and outlines an action plan. India is now the fastest-growing MCE market among the top six global economies, surpassing even the US, Germany and Japan. According to the report, the mining and construction sector, a key enabler of infrastructure, energy, and industrial growth, commands a $18 trillion global market and contributes 16 per cent to global GDP. In India, this sector is central to national development -- contributing 22 per cent to GDP, ranking second only to China, and supporting over 70 million jobs. India is the fastest-growing market among the top six global MCE markets, with a CAGR of 12 per cent over the past five years. India's rapid growth is positioning it as a key player in the global MCE landscape. The expansion of the MCE sector is projected to contribute over $100 billion to India's economy by FY30, adding 20 million jobs directly or indirectly. This impact is driven by the growth of upstream and downstream industries, job creation and a boost to tax revenues. To realise the full potential of Vision 2030, the report recommended structural and policy initiatives, institutionalising governance via a single nodal agency, Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme tailored for MCE, accelerating MCE exports through FTAs, establishing mutual recognition arrangements for Indian certification standards, promoting technology adoption and automation, rationalising tax and import duties among others. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
India can emerge as global MCE hub with tech integration, says NITI Aayog member
New Delhi: India has the potential to establish a $25 billion plus export market in the Mining and Construction Equipment (MCE) sector by 2030, NITI Aayog Member Dr Vijay Kumar Saraswat said on Monday. Speaking at the Mining and Construction Equipment Summit organised by the CII Eastern Region in New Delhi, Saraswat said that the roadmap depends on India's ability to integrate advanced manufacturing with intelligent systems design, indigenize critical components, and align with international performance and emission standards. 'A multi-pronged strategy is essential—one that includes long-term demand visibility through infrastructure pipelines, accelerated adoption of Industry 4.0 practices, public–private R&D investments, and the development of a unified testing, validation, and certification ecosystem,' he said. The summit was held under the theme 'Redefining Boundaries, Innovating a Sustainable Future'. Ambassador of Brazil to India and Bhutan, Kenneth Félix Haczynski da Nóbrega, said Brazil's resource abundance and green energy ecosystem, combined with India's technological capabilities and industrial scale, offer natural synergies for bilateral cooperation in strategic sectors. 'This partnership can unlock new opportunities for sustainable development , enhance energy security, fostering a stronger economic and environmental partnership between the two nations,' the Brazilian envoy said. Ambassador of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Stella Nkomo, said Zimbabwe's rich mineral resources and India's technological expertise, advanced machinery, and capacity-building capabilities make for a compelling partnership. She said that mining is at the forefront of Zimbabwe's economic growth strategy and highlighted the opportunity to establish strong industrial ties that can generate mutual benefits and drive economic development. BEML Chairman and Managing Director Shantanu Roy said unmanned autonomous systems are now operational in sectors such as metro rail and mining. 'The paradigm shift brought about by automation in various sectors is evident in examples such as UTO-grade metro rail systems and AI-powered mining equipment,' he said. CII Mining and Construction Equipment Division Chairman and TKIL Industries Managing Director and CEO Vivek Bhatia said India is well-positioned to reduce reliance on imports and boost domestic manufacturing by leveraging existing resources in steel, hydraulics, and electronics. Coal India Ltd Director (Business Development) Debasish Nanda said the adoption of advanced technologies is essential for sustainable growth in mining. He said substantial investment in R&D is needed to create domestic underground mining equipment and improve extraction processes. Eastern Regional Council Chairman of the CII Mining and Construction Equipment Division and BTL EPC Managing Director Ravi Todi said there is an urgent need for domestic capability building, indigenisation, and public-private partnerships . Western Region Chairman of the CII MCE Division and Sandvik Mining & Rock Technology MD & CEO Manojit Haldar said the collaborative spirit at the summit has laid a strong foundation for advancing innovation, sustainability, and global partnerships in the sector. A senior official from the Ministry of Heavy Industries said, 'The development of an export-oriented and standards-compliant MCE manufacturing ecosystem aligns with the government's vision of strengthening India's role in the global industrial value chain.'
