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The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation announced the opening of the first electric vehicle (EV) charging station in Utah that is funded by the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program.

The Federal Transit Administration awarded the University of Iowa a $16.4 million grant for improvements to the Cambus system, including the purchase of six new battery-electric buses that will help the university reach its sustainability goals.

The David F. Bone Equipment Maintenance and Transit Operation Center (EMTOC) in Maryland began construction to feature electric bus charging and on-site green hydrogen production powered by solar and battery energy storage.

Messick's Farm Equipment, a provider of agricultural machinery and services in central Pennsylvania, invested in solar energy to increase its operational efficiency and lower energy costs.

Norfolk Southern Corporation set new goals to lower GHG emissions intensity 42% by 2034.

Arizona Public Service (APS) signed an agreement for the 150-MW/600-MWh Justice Energy Storage project located near Skyline Regional Park in Phoenix, Arizona.

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In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil speaks with Melissa Banks, Regulatory and Utility Advocacy Director at Trane Technologies, about the complex landscape of building decarbonization and sustainability. Banks discusses the increasing importance of regulatory compliance, utility incentives, and tax benefits in making energy efficiency projects financially viable for businesses and building owners. She explains the significance of understanding local utility incentives and shares examples of utility programs that offer substantial rebates for energy-efficient upgrades and emphasizes leveraging these incentives and working with experts to help maximize the financial benefits of their sustainability efforts — making the path to decarbonization both achievable and affordable.

Southwest Airlines Co. signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop operational plans for electric air taxi networks.

Grainger, a broad line distributor of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions, announced the company lowered its global absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 31% since 2018 and achieved its previous 2030 target of a 30% reduction seven years early.