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Tesla has released details of its new virtual power plant in California, and it confirmed that Tesla and Powerwall owners will not get compensation. The company is presenting the project, at least at first, as a “public good.” Last week, we reported on Tesla announcing its own virtual power plant with Powerwalls to help California’s electric grid. California’s grid is expected to have an…

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): The US Department of Energy announces energy-efficient new building codes to save consumers money and fight climate change. Bloomington, Indiana, launches its Bloomington Green Home Improvement Program. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers…

Mercedes-Benz is teasing its upcoming new super-efficient electric car that the automaker claims will have over 1,000 km (620 miles) of range. It’s actually a shorter range than previously announced. Today, Mercedes-Benz announced an updated electrification plan that included a new plan to go all-electric by 2030. The German automaker announced several new programs to help achieve that…

Fisker Inc. has recently shared plans to debut its upcoming Ocean SUV during the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show, taking place this November. Furthermore, the born-again EV automaker has also shared a timeline for global “Brand Experience Centers,” set to roll out in the US and Europe in 2022. Fisker Inc. ($FSR) is an EV startup based in the South Bay of Los Angeles and the second iteration of…