Utility Dive•about 1 month ago
Large California waste hauler plans fleet transition, hopes market catches up
Key Takeaway
Corporate sustainability commitments can drive significant clean energy demand and infrastructure development even when regulatory and utility support is challenging.
AI Summary
- •Large California waste hauler Recology is committed to transitioning its fleet to battery electric and fuel cell vehicles.
- •This transition is proceeding despite headwinds, including a 'get in line' attitude from utilities and a loosening of state/federal regulations.
- •The decision signals a persistent corporate drive for decarbonization and the associated demand for charging infrastructure, grid upgrades, and potential distributed energy resources for large fleets, even in a less supportive regulatory environment.
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