Episode 57: EV electricity needs

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Jul 8, 202600:22:54Government & Organizations

Portland General Electric and Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative discuss how they are planning for an increasing number of electric vehicles plugging into their networks and incentives available for customers. Guests: Coos-...

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