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Hydro-Québec Q1 2026 Investments climb as the utility reports $1.85B net income, accelerating grid upgrades, wind and solar procurement, and reliability measures to support electrification and evolving EV charging demand after record winter peaks.   Breaking Down the Details Net income $1,850 million in Q1 2026; investments at historic high. 59.3 TWh in Québec; seven days above 38,000 MW in January cold. Wind tenders, solar self-generation grants, and NECEC line advance plan. Hydro-Québec opened 2026 with strong first quarter results and a step-change in capital deployment aimed at hardening the grid and advancing its Action Plan 2035. The utility posted…

BC Hydro EV Charging Expansion will triple B.C.'s public charging network to 3,500 ports by 2035, adding fast chargers, 200-kW standard and 400-kW hubs, plug-and-charge, tap-to-pay, and improved reliability across highways and urban centres.   Essential Takeaways $700 million to add 3,500 public charging ports by 2035 New hubs across highways and urban centres to cut wait times 200-kW standard; 400-kW at select high-demand locations Standardized site designs, better accessibility and amenities CleanBC program to add fast chargers with targeted funding British Columbia will scale up public electric-vehicle infrastructure with a plan to deploy 3,500 charging ports by 2035, more…

Boston Public Schools EV Chargers advance DC fast chargers, fleet electrification, school buses, and charging infrastructure at a major depot project, supporting operational readiness and scaling needs for public fleet charging in Boston.   The Core Facts $4M contract installs 105 DC fast chargers for BPS Above-ground mounting with Jersey barriers, the company said Supports BPS goal to electrify all 750 school buses Orion Energy Systems said its Voltrek division will install 105 DC fast chargers and related infrastructure for Boston Public Schools at the Freeport Bus Yard under a $4 million contract. The deployment is intended to concentrate high-availability…

Autonomous Wireless EV Charging defines Beam Global and HEVOs platform, pairing off-grid solar-plus-storage EV ARC units with HEVO wireless hardware and software to enable hands-free fleet charging without trenching, utility interconnection, or manual intervention.   Breaking Down the Details Off-grid EV ARC integrated with HEVO wireless hardware and software. Hands-free, autonomous charging with no trenching or interconnection. Targeted to AV and EV fleets; demos planned in the U.S. and UAE. Beam Global and HEVO have introduced an integrated, market-ready charging platform that combines Beams off-grid, solar-plus-storage EV ARC system with HEVO wireless charging hardware and software. The result is an…

LG&E and KU Renewable Energy RFP invites proposals for large-scale renewables and energy storage, targeting 50 to 400 MW and 200 to 1,600 MWh, to support load growth, customer demand, and grid reliability.   The Main Points RFP targets renewables over 50 MW and storage of 50 to 400 MW Storage energy capacity between 200 and 1,600 MWh eligible PPAs, asset purchases, and build-transfer deals considered Proposals due by 4 p.m. on Sept. 3, 2026 Projects may support the company Green Tariff offerings Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company have opened a competitive Request for Proposals seeking…

Rivian ChargeScape Partnership will enroll Rivian EV batteries in utility managed charging, connecting drivers to demand response programs and enabling vehicle-to-grid and V2X services to enhance grid flexibility, resilience, and customer savings across North America.   Story Summary Rivian to enroll EV batteries in utility managed-charging programs ChargeScape platform integrates OEMs and utilities for V1G and V2X Drivers can opt in via app to access savings and grid services Partnership targets peak demand flexibility and grid resiliency Industry-owned model emphasizes interoperability and scalability Rivian and ChargeScape have formed a partnership to enroll Rivian vehicle batteries in utility-managed charging programs across…

Porterville USD Solar Microgrid will integrate a 763 kW solar array, 408 kW/1632 kWh battery storage, a microgrid controller and 35 DC fast chargers to support electric school buses with vehicle-to-grid capability and campus resilience.   Essential Takeaways 763 kW solar and 408 kW/1632 kWh battery storage 35 DC fast charger ports for electric school buses Two bidirectional chargers enable V2G services System aims to offset about 80% of electricity use Porterville Unified School District is advancing an integrated clean energy and transportation project that pairs on-site solar generation, battery storage, a microgrid controller and fleet charging to power electric…