USA INCENTIVES & REBATES
As the world transitions towards a more sustainable future, the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) has become a crucial aspect of reducing carbon emissions and dependence on fossil fuels. However, the availability of charging infrastructure is one of the most significant barriers to the widespread adoption of EVs. To address this, various state governments in the United States have implemented laws and incentives aimed at encouraging the installation of EV charging stations. These policies vary by state; understanding them is crucial for anyone looking to install or use EV charging infrastructure. This Incentive page explores state laws and incentives related to EV charging infrastructure and how they are helping to shape the future of sustainable transportation.
About the Laws and Incentives Data
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) maintains a database of state and federal laws and incentives related to alternative fuels and vehicles, air quality, vehicle efficiency, and other transportation-related topics. State-level information is updated annually after each state’s legislative session ends; necessary updates may be made independent of the legislative session schedule. Information for these updates is obtained from state legislative websites when the sites are deemed accurate and timely, or by calling specific state offices directly. In addition, NREL maintains a resource list of the most useful websites and contacts for every state, as well as a list of search terms states routinely use in website searches. Tangible and unique financial incentives that utilities and private organizations offer are also included in the database. Please note that there are many other incentives that utilities and private organizations offer, including training, consulting, feasibility studies, and technical assistance, among others, and not all of these are included in this database due to the significant number of entities now offering these services to existing and potential customers.
Relevant federal information is added to or updated in the database after legislation is signed into law or when agencies issue final rules. Existing information is reviewed at the same time, and new information is added to ensure it is still accurate and effective.
The database also includes expired, repealed, and archived laws and incentives. If a description is archived, that does not necessarily mean it has expired, as there are different circumstances behind each of the categories. A state grant program archived in the database, for example, may still be “on the books” but has been archived because the relevant state has not appropriated program funding for several years.
Caution: The Alternative Fuels Data Center recommends that users verify with the appropriate state or federal authority that the specific law or incentive is still applicable before making a purchase or tax-related decision.
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