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Investment in Public EV Charging in the United States

2021-05-31T16:20:06-04:00

This brief provides an overview of the historical and current state of government, private sector, and electric utility investment in publicly available charging infrastructure in the United States. With increasing funding available from both the electric utility and government sectors, charging service providers and related stakeholders have a significant, near-term opportunity to grow the public EV charging network in the United States and reduce the dependency on government subsidization over time.

Investment in Public EV Charging in the United States2021-05-31T16:20:06-04:00

Modifications Required for More than 85 Percent of Approved Utility EV Investments

2025-01-12T21:05:59-05:00

Engagement from electric utilities in transportation electrification is on the rise and approved investment now totals almost $1.4 billion, 80 percent of which has occurred in the last two years. The ratio of approved [...]

Modifications Required for More than 85 Percent of Approved Utility EV Investments2025-01-12T21:05:59-05:00

Public and Electric Utility Support for Electric Buses and Trucks

2024-03-04T18:41:39-05:00

This report provides an overview of public and utility funding for three major categories of medium- and heavy duty EVs: transit buses, school buses, and trucks. It builds on recent reports covering the market in California and finds that the business case for investing in electric buses and trucks is improving and electric models already have lower lifetime costs than conventional models in some cases. 

Public and Electric Utility Support for Electric Buses and Trucks2024-03-04T18:41:39-05:00

25 Percent of Approved Utility Investment Going to Underserved Communities

2025-01-12T21:05:59-05:00

Electric utilities have the opportunity to act as leaders in the effort to expand transportation electrification in underserved communities. These communities are an important focus for utilities because they often face disproportionate harm from [...]

25 Percent of Approved Utility Investment Going to Underserved Communities2025-01-12T21:05:59-05:00

Vehicle-Grid Integration

2019-10-24T20:51:21-04:00

This brief lays out the challenges and opportunities of vehicle-grid integration (VGI). Electric vehicles (EVs) can help increase the utilization of existing electrical grid assets and put downward pressure on electricity rates by decreasing the average cost of delivering electricity. Many aspects of VGI, including time-of-use (TOU) rates and demand response programs have similar characteristics to other grid management programs.

Vehicle-Grid Integration2019-10-24T20:51:21-04:00

Public Funding for Electric School Buses More Than Doubles in September

2025-01-12T21:05:59-05:00

Correction: An earlier version of this data story stated that Michigan announced that it will dedicate $13 million of VW Settlement funds to electric school buses. This has been corrected to reflect that Michigan [...]

Public Funding for Electric School Buses More Than Doubles in September2025-01-12T21:05:59-05:00

Assessing the Business Case for Hosting Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in New York State

2019-09-23T14:25:01-04:00

This white paper evaluates the business case of hosting a Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging station in New York. The analysis relied on charging use data provided by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) along with real-world data on equipment use, costs, revenue, and assumptions derived from industry reports and original research. The report explored scenarios that vary charging use and revenue sources to better understand the key factors that drive profitability from hosting these stations.

Assessing the Business Case for Hosting Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in New York State2019-09-23T14:25:01-04:00

Electric Utility Filing 1st 2019 Bi-Annual Update

2020-05-21T16:21:34-04:00

This report provides an overview of electric utility filing activity related to transportation electrification for the first half of 2019. From January 1 through June 30, 2019, commissions throughout the United States have approved more than $116 million in electric utility investment in transportation electrification.

Electric Utility Filing 1st 2019 Bi-Annual Update2020-05-21T16:21:34-04:00

California Could Make Up 90 Percent of U.S. Electric Utility Investment with a Transportation Equity Focus

2025-01-12T21:05:59-05:00

Public policies and programs aimed at expanding electric mobility options in disadvantaged communities (DACs) are gaining more attention as transportation equity enters the mainstream at major industry convenings, such as this year’s Roadmap, an [...]

California Could Make Up 90 Percent of U.S. Electric Utility Investment with a Transportation Equity Focus2025-01-12T21:05:59-05:00

Electric Trucks and Buses Overview

2019-10-07T13:08:27-04:00

This report provides an overview of bus and truck electrification in the United States. Electrification in the medium- and heavy-duty vehicle sector is increasing in the United States with California leading the way. This report draws on recent research from the ICF and other sources to present information on electric bus and truck deployment, market conditions, and some background on supportive public policies.

Electric Trucks and Buses Overview2019-10-07T13:08:27-04:00