Utility Companies in the Northeast Launch Regional Electric Vehicle Initiative
(REVI)
HARTFORD, Conn., Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- A group of utility companies that
provide electricity to customers in several Northeast states have formed the
Regional Electric Vehicle Initiative (REVI) to encourage collaboration among
entities interested in advancing electric transportation.
Participating utilities are: Connecticut Municipal Electrical Energy
Cooperative (CMEEC), Massachusetts
Municipal Wholesale Electric Company
(MMWEC), National Grid, Northeast Utilities
(NU), NSTAR and The United Illuminating
Company (UI).
About REVI: REVI's focus supports regional and state policy goals to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions and develop alternative fuel resources, utilizing the
region's existing electric system as the starting point for the new charging
infrastructure of plug-in electric vehicles coming to market beginning in late
2010.
The REVI Utilities Working Group is a voluntary collaborative of interested
electric utilities in the Northeast driven by the emergence of plug-in hybrid
and battery-only electric vehicles ("EVs" inclusively). The group is
organized to exchange information and establish shared positions and
priorities for the region's EV infrastructure. EVs have the potential to
provide significant economic, environmental and social benefits, such as
reducing overall greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on imported oil,
while reducing consumers' energy costs. Member utilities have the potential
to play a critical role in advancing the region's EV planning process,
policies and dialogue with external stakeholders.
Media contacts for participating utilities:
CMEEC (www.cmeec.org) Michael Cassella 860-965-2526 mobile
MMWEC (www.mmwec.org) Dave Tuohey 413-308-1392 office
National Grid (www.nationalgridus.com) Deborah Drew 508-389-2637 office
NU (www.nu.com) Al Lara 860-728-4616 office
NSTAR (www.nstar.com) Caroline Allen 617-424-2460 office
UI (www.uinet.com) Al Carbone 203-499-2247 office
Related information: Refer to the Edison Electric Institute's Plug-In
Electric Vehicle Market Readiness Pledge announced
October 21, 2009, in Detroit. (Go to www.eei.org
for news release)
CONTACT: Jim Owen, 202-256-8447.
SOURCE Regional Electric Vehicle Initiative
Jim Owen for Regional Electric Vehicle Initiative, +1-202-256-8447
