Engaging Utilities: Public Power Utilities Deploying EV Charging
Sept. 17, 2024
The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (Joint Office) hosted the second part of our webinar series diving into how entities provide power to rural portions of the United States. This webinar specifically delved into the work of public power utilities across the country, learning how programs have evolved to meet the needs of an electrified transportation system.
Speakers included:
- Patricia Taylor, American Public Power Association
- Brian Chandler, City of Troy, Alabama
- Danny Lee, City of Troy, Alabama
- Solomon Brackett, City of Troy, Alabama
- Chris Monacelli, City of Westerville, Ohio
- Joel Zook, City of Ames, IA
Key Takeaways
- The Joint Office technical assistance team can help those wanting to build out their electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure work with their local utilities.
- Public Power supports transportation electrification in multiple areas including education, incentives, electric rates, charging infrastructure, fleets, grid planning and load management, and partnerships.
- The Joint Office recommends engaging with utilities early and often, and this webinar highlights success stories from municipalities across the country.
Resources
To learn more about rural electric cooperatives, please see the recording from the first part of the series.
Please note, the external views and findings expressed in this webinar are informational only and have not been reviewed or endorsed by the Joint Office.