GET receives $1.5M from Caltrans to build smart grid for electric vehicles

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- Caltrans said it is awarding $1.5 million to the Golden Empire Transit District to fund a clean transportation project. The $1.5 million is meant to be used to build an off-grid, behind the meter, 250-kilowatt “Smart Grid” system, according to Caltrans. This system will be powered by solar electricity stored into [...]