As fleets across the U.S. transition to zero-emission vehicles to meet emissions reduction goals, it's crucial for state regulators and utilities to work together to ensure sufficient grid capacity 🔌
2023 was a banner year for electric trucks 📈 an Environmental Defense Fund analysis found more than 10,000 hit U.S. roads — up 5X from 2022 — and many more are on the way.
Powering this new wave of transport requires careful planning. This is why proactive investments by state regulators and utilities are key to expand grid capabilities + get ahead of the coming load growth.
Our new report details 10 recommendations for how lawmakers, regulators and utilities can work together to expand the grid, while minimizing risk and total cost to ratepayers.
Check it out ➡️ edf.org/building-to-need