U.S. DOE Announces Communities LEAP Initiative

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a $16 million initiative to help local communities take control of their clean energy future.

The Communities LEAP (Local Energy Action Program) pilot will be available to assist up to 36 low-income and energy-burdened communities. One main focal point is clean transportation investments. The DOE plans to work with community stakeholders to assess local transportation systems, identify transportation needs, and determine future goals.

Given the nationwide push for clean mobility options, we expect to see many places prioritizing expanded access to electric vehicle charging stations.

Head to energy.gov to see what this new program is set to do, and to see if your community is eligible to apply: https://bit.ly/3ic9d7t

U.S. DOE Study Confirms EVs Are Cheaper to Maintain

Vehicle maintenance can sometimes drain the bank.

In a new study by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), researchers confirmed that the maintenance costs of battery-powered electric vehicles are lower compared to fuel-powered vehicles.

Read this Electrek.co article to see how different vehicle sizes and powertrains compared in the study: https://bit.ly/3nC54xb

OPEN 2021: Solving Critical Energy Issues Through Innovation

Voltrek applauds this vital investment to help solve the critical energy issues facing America today.

Anyone with creative, technology-driven ideas for energy innovation is encouraged to submit a proposal through the OPEN 2021 program, which is sponsored by ARPA-E at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). There’s currently $100 million in new funding available, and the deadline to apply is April 6, 2021.

Learn more about OPEN 2021 here: https://bit.ly/33Iicpv

For more details about the U.S. DOE funding announcement, follow this link: http://ow.ly/dXgJ50DDleM