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The 50 States of Electric Vehicles: Regional Partnerships, Investment in Underserved Communities, and Demand Charge Alternatives Gain Attention in Q3 2021

November 3, 2021 (North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center [NCCETC])

“…[The NCCETC Q3 2021 50 States of Electric Vehicles found] 46 states and the District of Columbia took actions related to electric vehicles and charging infrastructure during Q3 2021…with the greatest number of actions relating to rebate programs, rate design for vehicle charging, and charging station deployment…A total of 460 electric vehicle actions were taken…So far in 2021, 42 states have enacted legislation affecting transportation electrification…

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…[Three trends in electric vehicle actions were] (1) demand charge alternatives based on utilization under consideration, (2) states and utilities pursuing transportation electrification through regional cooperation, and (3) states dedicating transportation electrification funds for underserved communities…

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…[Five of the top policy developments were] The New York State Legislature adopting 100% zero-emission vehicle sales goals…Massachusetts utilities filing major electric vehicle plans…Connecticut regulators approving an expansive electric vehicle incentive program…Illinois legislators requiring utilities to file beneficial electrification plans…and New Mexico regulators approving Xcel Energy’s transportation electrification plan…” click here for more

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