From Federal Fallout to Opportunity: Charting the Path Forward for Advanced Energy
Topics: State Policy, Insights and Analysis, Economic Impact, Federal Priorities
Sustained High Prices in PJM Signal Need to Focus on Reforms That Will Get Projects Built Quickly
Topics: Utility, Wholesale Markets, Economic Impact, Transmission, Interconnection
Building the U.S. Electric Vehicle Supply Chain: What’s Changed Since 2021
Topics: Advanced Transportation, Advanced Energy Employment, Economic Impact, Electric Vehicles
In 36 states, electric vehicle (EV) drivers pay more in annual fees and taxes than drivers of gasoline-powered vehicles. As EVs gain market share, many state policymakers have moved to offset declining gas tax revenues by layering on EV-specific fees. These typically include additional registration charges, sales taxes on public charging, and per-kilowatt-hour (kWh) electricity taxes. While these measures are often framed as efforts to ensure all drivers contribute to road upkeep, they are frequently used to compensate for the long-standing inadequacy of the gas tax—a system that has failed to keep pace with inflation, rising construction costs, and improved fuel economy. The result is a growing patchwork of policies that disproportionately burden EV drivers, often charging them more than their fair share and more than many gasoline vehicle owners. This inequitable treatment risks undermining state and federal electrification and emissions-reduction goals.
Topics: Economic Impact, Electric Vehicles
Michigan Report Finds Gas Bills Will Skyrocket in the Coming Years. What Can Policymakers Do Today?
Given the market surge of air and ground source heat pumps, Michiganders have more options than ever to efficiently and affordably heat and cool their homes with electricity. Especially when paired with additional energy efficiency measures, load management, dynamic rates, and distributed energy resources (DERs), the savings can be significant. But until customers upgrade their appliances and ditch the fossil fuels, many remain at risk. In Michigan, gas utilities are rapidly spending on capital-intense pipeline replacement and modernization projects, leading to higher and higher delivery costs for their customers.
Topics: Energy Efficiency, Economic Impact, Building Electrification, Heat Pumps