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

This guide from Energy Innovation provides a strategic framework for U.S. state policymakers to maintain momentum in electric transportation following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which the author claims will negatively impact the U.S. economy and terminate federal EV incentives by September 2025.

• The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is projected by Energy Innovation to cause significant economic damage by 2035, including a $1.1 trillion reduction in U.S. GDP, the loss of 790,000 jobs, and $170 billion in increased energy costs for American businesses and households.
• Federal incentives for electric vehicles (EVs) and charging infrastructure are scheduled to end abruptly at the end of September 2025.
• The primary obstacles to the adoption of electric vehicles include the high initial purchase price of most models, a lack of equitable and reliable charging access—particularly for renters, those in multifamily housing, and rural communities—and the high cost or slow speed of interconnection for new charging installations.
• The document recommends several state-level policy actions to sustain EV momentum, including offering financial incentives like tax credits and rebates, implementing tech-neutral clean fuel standards, establishing a State Charging Infrastructure Coordinator, and updating building codes to require new buildings to be EV-ready.
• Electric vehicle technology is becoming more competitive, with the global average battery pack price dropping by more than 25 percent in 2024 compared to 2023. By 2030, heavy-duty electric vehicles are expected to be more cost-effective than hydrogen or diesel options, including for long-haul semis.

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} }