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Inflation Reduction Act Monitor

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Charging Ahead: Legal, Regulatory, and Operational Considerations for EV Infrastructure Development
The increasing sales of electric vehicles (EVs) in the U.S. is driving an urgent need for reliable and extensive EV charging infrastructure. This infrastructure is critical not only to sustain EV adoption but also to mitigate “range anxiety” — the fear of running out of battery, which remains a significant barrier to widespread EV usage. Our report, “Charging Ahead: Legal, Regulatory, and Operational Considerations for EV Infrastructure Development,” explores the evolving legal landscape and the regulatory hurdles that charging operators and industry stakeholders must address to support the rising practical demands of EVs in America.

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Inflation Reduction Act Insights
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) is the most significant legislation related to climate change in U.S. history. Our team helps clients understand the complexities of the IRA, including anticipating emerging issues and taking advantage of opportunities throughout the industry through ongoing coverage.
Taking Charge: Inside the U.S. Battery Boom; An in-depth report examining the accelerated growth in the U.S. battery storage sector. Read the full report. Image of cover of the report
Taking Charge: Inside the U.S. Battery Boom
In response to the transformational Inflation Reduction Act, Troutman Pepper has launched Taking Charge: Inside the U.S. Battery Boom, an in-depth report examining the accelerated growth in the U.S. battery storage sector.

We look at how the legislation is creating both opportunity and complexity, as businesses develop and adapt their strategies to navigate the industry’s substantial growth potential, as well as offering a summary of leading trends as we consider the future.

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Unlocking U.S. Transmission Upgrades – Are We on the Cusp of Real Progress?
Bridging the Gap Between Planning and Permitting

In recent decades, the U.S. has not been able to construct the volume of high-voltage backbone transmission facilities needed to support the country’s move to a ‘greener’ power system. The inability to build sufficient transmission infrastructure thwarts customer demands for a greener power mix.

In this report, we offer perspectives from a range of transmission experts about where the major roadblocks exist, and the latest regulatory and legal changes that promise to bring greater unity between the divergent federal planning and state siting and permitting processes. These changes provide hope that the U.S. can bridge the gaps that have delayed much-needed upgrades to the transmission system.

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Driving Change: Scaling Up EVs in the U.S.
Our latest white paper, “Driving Change: Scaling Up EVs in the U.S.,” explores the challenges and solutions for expanding electric vehicles and battery manufacturing in the U.S. It emphasizes the need for infrastructure upgrades, regulatory clarity, streamlined approval processes, and innovative recycling strategies.

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Fueling Up: How to Make U.S. Clean Hydrogen Projects Happen
Our white paper, “Fueling Up: How to Make U.S. Clean Hydrogen Projects Happen,” explores the critical steps needed to unlock the potential of clean hydrogen in the U.S., and the related challenges faced by developers and utilities. Our report addresses key topics such as the need for transparency on tax credits, improved certification standards to boost off-taker confidence, and supporting strategic investments in domestic manufacturing and infrastructure. We also discuss the potential for the U.S. to become an exporter of clean hydrogen and related products.

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