Advanced Energy United Reports

Publish Date: October 14, 2025

Electric vehicle (EV) sales are increasing year over year in the U.S., propelled in part by automakers long-term business plans to shift to electric models even as federal purchase incentives sunset in 2025. Automakers are committing to electrification across their production lines, and state policies remain a major driver: state and utility incentive programs, electricity rates, and planning processes that keep EVs more affordable than internal combustion engine (ICE) alternatives. Despite the expiring of federal consumer tax credits, EV adoption will remain one of the fastest growing sources of electricity demand in the coming years.

Publish Date: April 3, 2025

This report, authored by Advanced Energy United and DNV, examines the systemic barriers and emerging solutions for integrating Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) and electrification technologies into the U.S. electric grid. As customer adoption of rooftop solar, battery storage, electric vehicles, and heat pumps accelerates, these technologies present both opportunities and challenges for grid modernization. While DERs can reduce energy costs, lower emissions, and enhance grid resilience, outdated interconnection processes, regulatory misalignment, and high infrastructure upgrade costs are slowing deployment. By identifying the most pressing obstacles and highlighting best practices, this report provides a roadmap for policymakers, utilities, and industry stakeholders to unlock the full value of DERs and drive a more efficient, flexible, and cost-effective energy system.

Publish Date: September 23, 2024