CALSTART Media Contact: Sasha Tenenbaum, [email protected]

Washington, DC – CALSTART, a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing clean transportation technologies, today expressed strong support for the U.S. Treasury’s proposed rules regarding the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit, better known as the 30C tax credit. These newly proposed regulations recognize the significant financial investments and efforts made by providers to ensure the widespread availability of affordable charging infrastructure across the country. The 30C tax credit, created through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), offers consumers and commercial entities a tax credit to install zero-emission charging and refueling infrastructure. This tax credit is a vital component of policy tools created by IRA, designed to accelerate the deployment of electric vehicle charging stations nationwide.

“CALSTART strongly supports Treasury’s proposed rules for the 30C tax credit that display a recognition for the cost and effort providers are undertaking to offer affordable and widespread charging across the country,” said Trisha Dello Iacono, Head of Policy, CALSTART.
“We look forward to continuing our work in supporting the effective and efficient implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act. Moreover, we are grateful to Administration staff who have invested heavily in making the 30C tax credit and many other new clean-energy programs successful.”

The 30C tax credit will play a pivotal role in reducing barriers to electric vehicle adoption by expanding access to charging infrastructure, especially in underserved communities and rural areas. By incentivizing the development of a robust charging network, the tax credit helps ensure that both commercial fleets and individual consumers can confidently make the switch to zero-emission vehicles. As the transportation industry continues to shift toward cleaner alternatives, CALSTART is committed to working alongside policymakers and industry leaders to drive innovation and make the benefits of clean transportation accessible to all.

About CALSTART
A mission-driven industry organization focused on transportation decarbonization and clean air for all, CALSTART has offices in New York, Michigan, Colorado, California, Florida, and Europe. CALSTART is uniquely positioned to build the national clean transportation industry by working closely with its 285 member companies and building on the lessons learned from the major programs it manages for the State of California. CALSTART manages more than $500 million in vehicle incentive and technical assistance programs in the United States and is leading a global effort to build the zero-emission commercial vehicle market.