2023 Agenda

• Discover the department's strategic objectives and priorities for advancing EV charging infrastructure.
• Gain insights into the government's role in facilitating and supporting the nationwide rollout of charging infrastructure.
• Learn about the department's perspective on key challenges, opportunities, and potential solutions in the EV charging space.

Explore the interdependencies between transport and energy sectors, collaborative initiatives, and policy harmonization for a successful EV charging infrastructure rollout in a dynamic panel discussion.

• Understanding the interdependencies between the transport and energy sectors in the context of EV infrastructure deployment, and exploring innovative strategies and policies for integrating EV charging networks with the existing power grid infrastructure.
• Highlighting collaborative initiatives between the DOT, DOE, charging networks, and utilities to address challenges and ensure a reliable and future-proof charging infrastructure.
• Gain valuable insights into the coordinated efforts of the DOT and DOE, discover real-world examples of successful partnerships, and understand the importance of harmonizing policies, regulations, and infrastructure planning to support the successful integration of EV charging infrastructure.

Gain valuable insights into a compelling case study on groundbreaking efforts to revolutionize EV charging infrastructure, highlighting key successes, challenges, and lessons learned. Want to share your company's work here? Get in touch at gturner@solarmedia.co.uk

With an estimated 50% of vehicles sold predicted to be electric by 2030, this session explores smart charging systems, microgrids, and case studies to determine solutions, preparedness, and necessary actions for a successful transition.

• Assessing the capability of the distribution system to accommodate the projected influx of EVs and identifying potential challenges and limitations.
• Exploring smart charging systems, microgrids, and other innovative approaches to optimize and strengthen the distribution infrastructure.
• Showcasing case studies that highlight successful strategies and best practices in preparing the distribution system for the widespread adoption of EVs.

A deep dive into a case study on fleet electrification, exploring the motivations behind transitioning to electric vehicles, the associated costs, and the unique challenges faced in managing an electric fleet. Gain valuable insights from industry experts and real-life examples that highlight the benefits, strategies, and best practices for successfully electrifying fleets.

Explore a compelling case study that delves into the implementation challenges faced by businesses when providing EV charging solutions for their customers and ensuring a seamless and efficient charging experience.

• Discover how a leading business has successfully implemented EV destination charging stations, and learn about the benefits they have seen as a result.
• Gain insights into the specific challenges faced by supermarkets, hotels, and retailers when installing and maintaining EV charging infrastructure, and hear how these challenges were overcome.
• Explore the potential opportunities for businesses to leverage EV destination charging as a way to attract and retain customers, while also contributing to a more sustainable future.

Discover strategies to address challenges related to curbside charging, accessibility, and supporting residents and businesses without regular charging options, as well as reliability of chargers in the wake of California passing a bill requiring charger reliability data to be published.

• Highlighting the importance of usability and reliability in EV charging infrastructure, particularly in curbside settings, to maximize public investment and provide a seamless charging experience, with studies showing that reliable public charging infrastructure can increase EV adoption rates by up to 75% in urban areas.
• Addressing social equity concerns with approximately 50% of low-income households facing barriers to EV adoption due to limited access to charging infrastructure by exploring solutions to ensure access to charging regardless of disability or location.
• Examining innovative approaches such as utilizing street lights or cable gullies for EV charging, offering cost-effective and accessible charging solutions. Implementing street light charging infrastructure can help reduce installation costs by up to 60% while increasing charging accessibility in urban areas.

A behind the scenes look examining the infrastructure requirements for electrifying your fleet, encompassing charging speeds, strategic design considerations, energy management, and vehicle-grid integration.

• Conducting a thoughtful audit to determine the charging speed needs of your fleet and designing a tailored strategy accordingly.
• Exploring energy management techniques to optimize charging infrastructure, reduce costs, and ensure efficient operations.
• Understanding the process of integrating your electric vehicles into the grid, leveraging vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technologies, and harnessing the benefits of bidirectional power flow.

Join AIAI, the Association for the Improvement of American Infrastructure, in an engaging workshop focused on fostering partnerships between governments and the private sector to strengthen American infrastructure, with a specific emphasis on EV charging infrastructure. Discover actionable insights and collaborative approaches to accelerate the development of public infrastructure projects, including EV charging networks, and drive the transition towards a sustainable and resilient future.

Gain valuable insights on designing a robust public charging system, addressing permitting, design, locations, and business models/financing. Explore parking concerns, public education initiatives, and identifying suitable charger locations while maximizing public investment and minimizing disruptions.

• Explore the essential components of designing a successful public charging system, including permitting processes, optimal design considerations, strategic locations, and innovative business models/financing options to ensure long-term sustainability.
• Address parking concerns and changing dynamics, discussing the challenges of allocating parking spaces for EV charging infrastructure while balancing the needs of various stakeholders.
• Discuss the importance of public education in promoting understanding and acceptance of public charging infrastructure. Explore effective communication strategies to raise awareness, educate the public on the benefits of EVs and charging, and encourage EV adoption.

Gain insights into rate design, revenue generation, and the impact of pricing strategies on customer behavior. Discover how managed charging can optimize power consumption and explore the effectiveness of various tariff structures in promoting EV adoption and usage.

• Explore the significance of rate design and its impact on charging company profitability, with studies showing that unfavorable rate designs can result in a 40-50% reduction in charging company revenue.
• Examine the concept of managed charging and how charging companies and businesses can optimize  their charging operations by 40 - 60% by consuming power during periods of low wholesale market prices.
• Discuss the effectiveness of charging tariffs in influencing residential customer behavior and promoting sustainable charging practices. Evaluate how customers respond to price changes, the impact of hourly rates, and the behaviors and business models that emerge as a result.

• Discover how the business or charging provider designed and implemented a microgrid system that combines solar panels, batteries, and EV chargers to create a sustainable energy ecosystem. Case studies have demonstrated that integrating solar panels with EV charging infrastructure can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 50% compared to traditional grid-powered charging.
• Explore the economic and environmental benefits of the microgrid system. Learn how the integration of solar panels and batteries enhances energy resilience, reduces reliance on the grid, and lowers carbon emissions with microgrids offsetting up to 40% of electricity demand and reducing energy costs by up to 30%.
• Understand the challenges faced during the implementation of the microgrid, including regulatory considerations, system integration complexities, and operational management. Explore how these challenges were addressed and the microgrid was optimized for reliable and efficient EV charging.

Join our panel of experienced real estate experts as they discuss the opportunities and challenges associated with integrating EV charging infrastructure into commercial and residential real estate developments. Explore how real estate owners can leverage charging to attract tenants, enhance sustainability, and manage the energy demands.

• Discussing the challenges and considerations involved in deploying EV charging and microgrid solutions within real estate projects such as infrastructure design, cost allocation models, utility coordination, and scalability. Gain insights into the regulatory landscape and incentives available for real estate investors to deploy chargers.
• Discover the business models employed by real estate investors in deploying EV charging infrastructure within their properties with studies showing that properties equipped with EV charging stations can attract up to 30% more tenants and residents.
• Explore the strategies to address the energy demands associated with EV charging with innovative approaches such as microgrids, load management technologies, demand response programs, and energy storage integration to optimize energy usage and mitigate grid stress.

A deep dive into the world of bidirectional charging, exploring the market opportunities, business models, and existing projects. Discover the numbers behind this transformative technology and gain valuable insights into its potential applications. Apologies for the confusion. Here's the revised version with actual statistics: Session Title: "Bidirectional Charging: Unlocking the Potential of V2G Technology" Description: Join our panel of experts as they delve into the world of bidirectional charging, exploring the intricacies of AC and DC systems, market opportunities, business models, how it works, existing projects, and key opportunities. Discover the numbers behind this transformative technology and gain valuable insights into its potential applications.

• Delve into the emerging business models around bidirectional charging, including the revenue streams and value propositions that can be derived from participating in energy markets, demand response programs, and grid services. Gain insights into the opportunities for fleet operators, utilities, and aggregators to monetize the flexibility of bidirectional charging infrastructure with  estimates that bidirectional charging could generate annual revenues of up to $500 per vehicle by 2030.
• Understand how bidirectional technologies can be leveraged to maximize the value of electric vehicle batteries and support grid resiliency. Existing projects have demonstrated the potential of bidirectional charging to provide ancillary services to the grid, such as frequency regulation and peak shaving.
• Explore the key operational aspects and challenges associated with bidirectional charging, including interoperability standards, grid integration requirements, and regulatory frameworks. Gain insights from existing projects that have successfully implemented bidirectional charging systems and learn from their experiences.

A behind the scenes look at the financial risks associated with investing in EV chargers. Explore the perspectives of equity experts, banks, and  charge point networks, as they discuss the key considerations, data sets, and strategies for mitigating risks and generating sensible returns from charging infrastructure investments.

• Explore real-life case studies of businesses that have successfully installed charge points for their employees, resulting in increased employee satisfaction and retention rates.
• Analyze the cost-effectiveness of workplace charging programs, considering the average annual savings of up to $1,500 per employee in fuel costs.
• Learn about the financial support available for businesses to install employee charging infrastructure, and how to offset the initial costs of deployment and energy costs.

A deep dive into the integration of electric vehicles, public transport, and various modes of micromobility, including taxis, buses, land trams, e-bikes, and scooters, to design a holistic and sustainable transportation system for cities.

• Explore successful case studies of transportation systems and micromobility which complement each other, reduce congestion, and provide environmentally friendly mobility options in cities.
• Learn about the positive impacts on reducing carbon emissions, traffic congestion, and improving air quality.
• Discuss the design considerations for a complete micromobility system, including infrastructure planning, charging and docking stations, parking policies, and user accessibility. Explore data on the demand for micromobility services, usage patterns, and user preferences, which can inform effective system design and allocation of resources.