Energy
Change.org petition to install EV chargers in national parks getting traction
Tesla drivers who love nature have a new reason to celebrate, a Change.org petition to install charging stations in all national parks is gaining traction.
The petition, which circulated on Reddit this morning and was started by user Morgan Griffiths, calls for all national parks to install EV charging stations in an attempt to reduce human’s carbon footprint and keep the air around the parks clean.
Upon reaching its required 5000 signatures, the petition will be mailed to directly to the Director of the National Parks Service, Michael T. Reynolds. The petition currently stands at over 3200 signatures.
The petition reads in full:
For over 100 years, the National Parks have awed America with their beauty and the splendor of their wildlife. Wolves howling in Yellowstone’s valleys framed by a cascading waterfall. Rock climbers on El Capitan, hanging precariously over Yosemite’s valley floor. These are iconic scenes known the world over. National Parks give us an introduction to the wild places still left in America. A chance to explore, to learn and grow as human beings. With the guidance of the National Park Service we learn how to be respectful in our stewardship and minimize our impact, preserving the experience for the next visitor, and the next. Some come to connect with their families, some to get away and unplug. This can be a foundational and life changing experience and is increasingly important in our time.
National Parks are by their nature remote. This means that internal combustion engine vehicles are often required to visit. This goes against the National Park Service teachings of minimizing our environmental impact by packing out trash and staying on trails. These transportation emissions negatively impact the environment, human health and reduce our enjoyment of these spaces with idling engine fumes and exhaust. This is why it is paramount to install public charging stations for electric vehicles in ALL National Parks, so that everyone can enjoy the parks in their full splendor and be able to visit these wonderful places without contributing to the global crisis of carbon emissions.
Wide scale adoption of electric vehicles is around the corner and high on the agenda for managing the planet’s climate intelligently. This is aligned with the National Parks Service message of reducing our environmental impact in the parks and with their partnership in the Clean Cities Initiative. It is also prudent, preparing the National Parks for future visitors, who will not only leave no trace while hiking in the backcountry, but will also leave the air clean and carbon free.
Please join me in urging the National Park Service Deputy Director of Operations to install public charging stations in All National Parks!
Griffiths and the National Park Service could not be reached for comment.
Energy
Tesla Energy gains UK license to sell electricity to homes and businesses
The license was granted to Tesla Energy Ventures Ltd. by UK energy regulator Ofgem after a seven-month review process.
Tesla Energy has received a license to supply electricity in the United Kingdom, opening the door for the company to serve homes and businesses in the country.
The license was granted to Tesla Energy Ventures Ltd. by UK energy regulator Ofgem after a seven-month review process.
According to Ofgem, the license took effect at 6 p.m. local time on Wednesday and applies to Great Britain.
The approval allows Tesla’s energy business to sell electricity directly to customers in the region, as noted in a Bloomberg News report.
Tesla has already expanded similar services in the United States. In Texas, the company offers electricity plans that allow Tesla owners to charge their vehicles at a lower cost while also feeding excess electricity back into the grid.
Tesla already has a sizable presence in the UK market. According to price comparison website U-switch, there are more than 250,000 Tesla electric vehicles in the country and thousands of Tesla home energy storage systems.
Ofgem also noted that Tesla Motors Ltd., a separate entity incorporated in England and Wales, received an electricity generation license in June 2020.
The new UK license arrives as Tesla continues expanding its global energy business.
Last year, Tesla Energy retained the top position in the global battery energy storage system (BESS) integrator market for the second consecutive year. According to Wood Mackenzie’s latest rankings, Tesla held about 15% of global market share in 2024.
The company also maintained a dominant position in North America, where it captured roughly 39% market share in the region.
At the same time, competition in the energy storage sector is increasing. Chinese companies such as Sungrow have been expanding their presence globally, particularly in Europe.
Energy
Tesla Powerwall distribution expands in Australia
Inventory is expected to arrive in late February and official sales are expected to start mid-March 2026.
Supply Partners Group has secured a distribution agreement for the Tesla Powerwall in Australia, with inventory expected to arrive in late February and official sales beginning in mid-March 2026.
Under the new agreement, Supply Partners will distribute Tesla Powerwall units and related accessories across its national footprint, as noted in an ecogeneration report. The company said the addition strengthens its position as a distributor focused on premium, established brands.
“We are proud to officially welcome Tesla Powerwall into the Supply Partners portfolio,” Lliam Ricketts, Co-Founder and Director of Innovation at Supply Partners Group, stated.
“Tesla sets a high bar, and we’ve worked hard to earn the opportunity to represent a brand that customers actively ask for. This partnership reflects the strength of our logistics, technical services and customer experience, and it’s a win for installers who want premium options they can trust.”
Supply Partners noted that initial Tesla Powerwall stock will be warehoused locally before full commercial rollout in March. The distributor stated that the timing aligns with renewed growth momentum for the Powerwall, supported by competitive installer pricing, consumer rebates, and continued product and software updates.
“Powerwall is already a category-defining product, and what’s ahead makes it even more compelling,” Ricketts stated. “As pricing sharpens and capability expands, we see a clear runway for installers to confidently spec Powerwall for premium residential installs, backed by Supply Partners’ national distribution footprint and service model.”
Supply Partners noted that a joint go-to-market launch is planned, including Tesla-led training for its sales and technical teams to support installers during the home battery system’s domestic rollout.
Energy
Tesla Megapack Megafactory in Texas advances with major property sale
Stream Realty Partners announced the sale of Buildings 9 and 10 at the Empire West industrial park, which total 1,655,523 square feet.
Tesla’s planned Megapack factory in Brookshire, Texas has taken a significant step forward, as two massive industrial buildings fully leased to the company were sold to an institutional investor.
In a press release, Stream Realty Partners announced the sale of Buildings 9 and 10 at the Empire West industrial park, which total 1,655,523 square feet. The properties are 100% leased to Tesla under a long-term agreement and were acquired by BGO on behalf of an institutional investor.
The two facilities, located at 100 Empire Boulevard in Brookshire, Texas, will serve as Tesla’s new Megafactory dedicated to manufacturing Megapack battery systems.
According to local filings previously reported, Tesla plans to invest nearly $200 million into the site. The investment includes approximately $44 million in facility upgrades such as electrical, utility, and HVAC improvements, along with roughly $150 million in manufacturing equipment.
Building 9, spanning roughly 1 million square feet, will function as the primary manufacturing floor where Megapacks are assembled. Building 10, covering approximately 600,000 square feet, will be dedicated to warehousing and logistics operations, supporting storage and distribution of completed battery systems.
Waller County Commissioners have approved a 10-year tax abatement agreement with Tesla, offering up to a 60% property-tax reduction if the company meets hiring and investment targets. Tesla has committed to employing at least 375 people by the end of 2026, increasing to 1,500 by the end of 2028, as noted in an Austin County News Online report.
The Brookshire Megafactory will complement Tesla’s Lathrop Megafactory in California and expand U.S. production capacity for the utility-scale energy storage unit. Megapacks are designed to support grid stabilization and renewable-energy integration, a segment that has become one of Tesla’s fastest-growing businesses.
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