Energy Exchange

By Adam Kurland, Attorney, Federal Energy, Environmental Defense Fund and Nicole Pavia, Director, Clean Energy Infrastructure, Clean Air Task Force

• Early, genuine engagement turns potential opposition into partnership — accelerating transmission projects and delivering shared benefits.
• The most successful developers align projects with local priorities, from co-ownership models to infrastructure upgrades, creating lasting trust and progress.

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• Target and DHL Express announced the incorporation of electric vans into their last mile delivery operations in October.
• Hermann Services is celebrating 100 years in business with 15 new electric trucks that are a spin-off of their previous pilot program.

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By Courtney Grimes 

• EDF’s new peer-reviewed perspective highlights how efforts to cut greenhouse gases from planes must also reduce harmful pollutants that disproportionately affect nearby and disadvantaged communities. 
• Lowering the aromatic and sulfur content of jet fuel can cut particle pollution, improve public health, and reduce contrail formation — making skies cleaner and aviation more sustainable. 

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By Mark Lunt and Mina Berkow  

• The first study of its kind in Japan discovered Osaka’s urban emissions several times higher than official inventories report.  
• Up to 75% of Osaka’s street-level methane emissions came from man-made sources such as natural gas used in restaurants and buildings, revealing an overlooked but promising opportunity to cut climate pollution and save energy.   

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• Electric vehicles don’t just cut pollution — they can also cut electricity bills. New research shows that EVs generate more utility revenue than they cost to serve, helping lower rates for all customers — even those who don’t drive one. 
• As managed charging and vehicle-to-grid technologies expand, the savings will only grow. By charging when electricity is cheapest and feeding power back to the grid, EVs can help stabilize the grid, reduce the need for costly infrastructure, and make electricity more affordable for everyone. 

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