SCE Adds Electric Pickups and a Big Rig to Its FleetAfter recently taking delivery of 15 Ford F-150 Lightning pickup trucks, Southern California Edison is closer to its goal of electrifying all the cars, SUVs and passenger trucks in its fleet by 2030 ... Jan 12 23January 12, 2023Article at energized.edison.com
SCE-Supported Residential Microgrid a First in CaliforniaIf a power outage were to occur in a new housing development in Menifee, residents might not even be aware of it. Because in addition to having individual battery storage, the new homes are connected to a microgrid ... Nov 02 22November 02, 2022Article at energized.edison.com
Electric Vehicles: Fact vs. Fiction (Four-Part Video Series)Some have called into question California's ambitious goals to speed up the adoption of electric vehicles statewide to meet greenhouse gas reduction targets. They raise concerns ... Oct 17 22October 17, 2022Article at energized.edison.com
SCE’s Pre-Owned EV Rebate Has Nationwide ImpactOne of the provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act that was just signed into law by President Biden is a $4,000 credit for buyers of pre-owned electric vehicles. ... Aug 16 22August 16, 2022Article at energized.edison.com
SCE Signs On to Effort to Advance ‘Bidirectional’ EV ChargingOne day in the not-too-distant future, electric vehicle batteries could be used for much more than just powering cars... Apr 21 22April 21, 2022Article at energized.edison.com
Helping Consumers Plug In to EVsIf you are considering buying or leasing an electric vehicle or are simply EV-curious, you’ll be able to learn more about them this month through nearly 200 in-person and virtual events nationwide. ... Apr 15 22April 15, 2022Article at energized.edison.com
SCE Program Helps Fleet Owners Apply for EV GrantsWhile many fleet owners would welcome the opportunity to reduce the emissions their vehicles put into the air every day by electrifying their fleets, the cost of doing so is often a significant barrier. And although many millions of dollars in electric vehicle grants are available each year to help with the cost of going electric, the grant programs are often complex, ... Mar 24 22March 24, 2022Article at energized.edison.com
Can EVs Power the Grid?By 2030, up to half of new electric vehicles could be capable of charging their batteries while they’re plugged in and discharging electricity stored in their batteries back onto the power grid. This “bidirectional” capability opens up the possibility that EV owners could be paid for the power they make available to the grid. ... Mar 09 22March 09, 2022Article at energized.edison.com
SCE Commercial Customers: Need Help Planning EV Projects?The manager of a multifamily housing project wants to provide electric vehicle charging stations for tenants but is not sure where to put them. A shopping center developer ... Feb 28 22February 28, 2022Article at energized.edison.com
Accelerating EV Charging InstallationsThe United States must accelerate the pace of installing electric vehicle charging infrastructure to achieve the critical mass that’s needed to support widespread EV usage. Jan 21 22January 21, 2022Article at energized.edison.com
Edison International Joins Nationwide EV Charging EffortEdison International and its electric utility Southern California Edison joined with power providers across the nation today in the formation of the National Electric Highway Coalition, a group committed to providing electric vehicle fast charging ports that will allow the public to drive EVs with confidence along major U.S. travel corridors by the end of 2023. ... Dec 07 21December 07, 2021Article at energized.edison.com
SCE Quadruples Rebate Offer for Pre-Owned EVsSouthern California Edison announced today that it is offering a $4,000 rebate to income-qualified customers who buy or lease pre-owned electric vehicles. ... Dec 02 21December 02, 2021Article at energized.edison.com
Construction Begins at Charge Ready Schools SiteCathedral City High School is the first school to benefit from a state-approved $10 million Southern California Edison pilot to provide electric vehicle charging stations, including all necessary electrical infrastructure, to K-12 schools within the utility’s service area. ... Nov 22 21November 22, 2021Article at energized.edison.com
Santa Monica’s Big Blue Bus is Big on Going GreenIt has been just over two years since the first battery-electric bus was introduced to Santa Monica’s municipal bus line. ... Oct 05 21October 05, 2021Article at energized.edison.com
Yes, You Can Still Drive Your EV During a Power OutageThis week, National Drive Electric Week, is a good opportunity for the electric vehicle-curious to see and test drive EVs at various local ride-and-drive events. ... Sep 27 21September 27, 2021Article at energized.edison.com
SoCal Trucking Operations Shift Big Rig Electrification Into High GearWhile many fleet operators are test-driving electric big rigs, Southern California Edison is helping two of its customers shift the electrification of their local fleets into high gear. ... Sep 03 21September 03, 2021Article at energized.edison.com
Port of Long Beach Celebrates Completion of Fully Electrified Container TerminalThe Port of Long Beach recently celebrated the completion of a 10-year project to develop one of the world’s most eco-friendly and technologically advanced container terminals. ... Aug 23 21August 23, 2021Article at energized.edison.com
SCE Launches Program to Install 38,000 EV ChargersBeginning today, businesses, government agencies and other organizations in the Southland will be able to sign up to participate in Southern California Edison’s Charge Ready program, the largest electric passenger vehicle charging infrastructure program in the nation ... Jul 12 21July 12, 2021Article at energized.edison.com
SCE Uses Innovative Advertising to Raise EV AwarenessBeginning this week, shoppers at Towne Center in Pico Rivera are getting the message about the benefits of driving electric through a new outdoor advertising concept designed to reach drivers right where they park and shop. ... Jun 07 21June 07, 2021Article at energized.edison.com
Edison Helps Present Industry Vision to Decarbonize EconomyThe two leading research and development organizations for electric and gas utilities — the Electric Power Research Institute and Gas Technology Institute — today released a “research vision” for an initiative to accelerate the development and demonstration of low-carbon energy technologies. ... Apr 19 21April 19, 2021Article at energized.edison.com