ENERGY LEADERSHIP IN A TIME OF NEED: A BLUEPRINT FOR STATES

The document argues that U.S. states must implement rapid responsive strategies to counter the economic impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which is projected to increase energy bills by $170 billion and cost 790,000 jobs by 2035. Specifically focusing on electric transportation, it highlights that while federal incentives for EVs and charging end in September 2025, states can maintain progress by addressing barriers such as high upfront costs, inequitable charging access, and slow interconnection. The guide proposes a toolkit of no-regrets actions, including financial incentives, clean fuel standards, the establishment of a State Charging Infrastructure Coordinator, EV-ready building codes, and government fleet electrification.

• The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is projected to have significant negative economic impacts on the United States by 2035, including a $1.1 trillion reduction in GDP, the loss of 790,000 jobs, and $170 billion in increased energy costs for households and businesses.
• Federal incentives for electric vehicles (EVs) and charging infrastructure are scheduled to end abruptly at the end of September 2025.
• The global average price for battery packs decreased by more than 25 percent in 2024 compared to 2023, and heavy-duty electric vehicles are expected to be more cost-competitive than diesel and hydrogen by 2030, including for long-haul semis.
• Primary obstacles to the adoption of electric vehicles include the high initial purchase price, a lack of equitable and reliable charging infrastructure—particularly for renters, rural areas, and multifamily housing—and expensive or slow interconnection for new charging stations.
• The document recommends several state-level policy actions to support EV adoption, some of which require budget allocations (such as point-of-sale rebates, grants for charging stations, and a State Charging Infrastructure Coordinator) and others that do not (such as clean fuel standards, EV-ready building codes, fleet electrification requirements, and streamlined permitting).

APA

Energy Innovation (n.d.). ENERGY LEADERSHIP IN A TIME OF NEED: A BLUEPRINT FOR STATES. https://energyinnovation.org/wp-content/uploads/Sustain-Momentum-for-Electric-Transportation_Blueprint-for-States_August-2025.pdf

Chicago

Energy Innovation. ENERGY LEADERSHIP IN A TIME OF NEED: A BLUEPRINT FOR STATES. n.d. https://energyinnovation.org/wp-content/uploads/Sustain-Momentum-for-Electric-Transportation_Blueprint-for-States_August-2025.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{energyinnovationndenergy, author = {{Energy Innovation}}, title = {{ENERGY LEADERSHIP IN A TIME OF NEED: A BLUEPRINT FOR STATES}}, institution = {Energy Innovation}, url = {https://energyinnovation.org/wp-content/uploads/Sustain-Momentum-for-Electric-Transportation_Blueprint-for-States_August-2025.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }