A Practical Guide to Policies that Prepare the Grid for EV Adoption at Scale
As federal purchase incentives wind down and grid demand grows, the path to broader EV adoption will hinge on maintaining affordable electricity and ensuring convenient charging access for drivers.
Policy developments across the country underscore that states remain the focal point for energy and transportation progress, as they will drive innovation in cost reduction, charging access, and grid reliability. The sooner these kinds of policies are implemented, the sooner states and consumers can realize the full benefits of emerging technologies.
To help accelerate this progress, Advanced Energy United (United)—a partner of the Intersolar & Energy Storage North America (IESNA) Flagship 2026 event—has released the EV-Ready Grid Guidebook (2025 Edition), a comprehensive yet flexible resource created to equip state leaders with the tools needed to translate intention into action.
The guidebook organizes model policies, best practices, and recommendations that enable:
- effective planning for transportation electrification;
- efficient use of existing grid assets;
- and the removal of barriers to EV infrastructure deployment to avoid interconnection delays and additional costs.
It also offers a framework that can be tailored to local conditions and needs, empowering stakeholders to develop strategies that promote sustainable and efficient electrification of transportation. To read more, click here to access the guidebook.
Dive Deeper into EV Charging Infrastructure at IESNA Flagship
United and IESNA share a commitment to advancing an affordable, reliable, and EV-ready grid, supported by robust charging infrastructure and smart energy solutions. Join us at IESNA Flagship on February 18-20, 2026, in San Diego, California, to learn more during these conference sessions:
The Road to Fleet Electrification: Strategies for a Successful Transition
This session offers a strategic look at how school bus and commercial fleets are approaching electrification anchored in depot-based charging. Speakers will discuss why predictable routes and long dwell times make school buses natural early adopters and what that means for broader fleet transitions. Examples from major districts show how structured planning helps manage cost, infrastructure buildout, and stakeholder coordination. Attendees will see how defined planning pathways can turn fleet electrification into a manageable, repeatable process.
Retail, Reliability, and Revenue: The Next Evolution of EV Charging Infrastructure
This session will explore where retail-based charging fits within the broader EV infrastructure market and how it can increase utilization and revenue, examining the shift from simply counting charging ports to focusing on real customer satisfaction and site performance. The discussion also covers temporary fleet-charging technologies such as fuel cells, linear generators, and microgrids that help operators bridge interconnection delays. Speakers will focus on scaling retail and fleet charging through approaches that balance operational reliability with long-term financial viability.
Register today to secure our best rate for conference access: Early Bird pricing ends on December 1, 2025!