Decarbonization in the Transportation Sector

Dec. 19, 2018

Is it prudent to put all of our eggs in the EV option?

Planners have long recognized that the transportation sector is a major source of greenhouse gases and other unhealthy pollutants. More utilities are becoming advocates for electric vehicles as a means to reduce emissions and potentially create beneficial (offpeak) new load. In fact, a number of utilities have made or are planning significant investments in electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Is this a prudent move for utilities given the slow adoption of electric vehicles and the availability of other options for the transportation sector?

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David Shadle | Grid Optimization Editor

Dave joined the T&D World team as the editor of the Grid Optimization Center of Excellence website in January 2016.

Dave is a power industry veteran with a history of leading environmental and development organizations, championing crucial projects, managing major acquisitions and implementing change. Dave is currently a principal at Power Advance, LLC, an independent consulting firm specializing in power project development, research and analysis, due diligence and valuation support. Dave is also a contributing consultant for Transmission & Distribution World. Prior to Power Advance, Dave held business and power project development positions with The Louis Berger Group, Iberdrola Renewables, FPL Energy and General Public Utilities. He is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University, the New Jersey Institute of Technology and Purdue University.