Michael King

Assistant Director of Electrification & Energy

Colorado Department of Transportation

December 9, 2021

14:00

- 15:00 CST

Making A Lasting Connection: Establishing Grid Connections For Charging Stations And Building Long-Term Relationships With Utilities

Understanding utility’s role in the EV transition – how involved should they be in the process?
Establishing local connections – working with utilities to establish an easier process to connect to the grid and understanding utility timelines
Uncovering some of the misconceptions when securing capacity for charging infrastructure or installing energy storage
Discussing potential rates and tariffs for energy usage for charging as different models continue to evolve
Examining if EVs could offer ways to add additional capacity to the grid, through V2g technology