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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS):
Meeting the Challenge of Infrastructure Development
Room: 105
Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm
This session is designed to provide a deep dive into the rapidly evolving electric vehicle charging station (EVCS) sector, highlighting the significant opportunities and challenges it presents for infrastructure development. Participants will be guided through the complexities of the EVCS ecosystem, gaining insights into the latest market opportunities, technological advancements, and regulatory landscapes.
Through interactive discussions, this presentation will offer strategies for identifying and capitalizing on EVCS opportunities across various markets, including fleets, commercial, and public sectors. Attendees will learn how to navigate the unique challenges of each market and how to effectively leverage funding sources and technological innovations for successful EVCS project development and implementation.
This session aims to equip attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to understand the current state of the EVCS market, anticipate its future direction, and strategize for success in this dynamic sector.
Learning Objectives:
Understanding the EVCS Ecosystem:
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the electric vehicle charging station (EVCS) landscape, including the latest funding and market opportunities, technological advancements, and regulatory changes.
- Learn about the impacts of EVCS installations on utility company’s operations, energy usage, and infrastructure capacity.
- Obtain the knowledge to navigate the evolving EVCS sector, understand its current state, and anticipate its future direction.
Navigating Opportunities and Overcoming Challenges:
- Learn to identify and assess the diverse opportunities within the EVCS market—from fleets to commercial and public spaces.
- Develop strategies to overcome specific challenges.
- Effectively capitalize on EVCS opportunities while addressing the unique obstacles each market presents.
Strategizing for Success:
- Discover how to leverage various funding sources and technological innovations for the development and implementation of EVCS projects.
- Strategies to utilize funding and stay abreast of technological advancements that can drive successful project outcomes and support future growth in the EVCS infrastructure sector.
Speaker:
Jeff Bowling, Program Manager, AECOM / PPM, Southern CA/Southern NV
Yash Patel, Associate Director of Energy, Sustainability & Safety Administration, San Bernardino Community College District (SBCCD) / Facilities Planning, Construction & Sustainability
Lisa Hannaman, Senior Account Manager, Southern California Edison (SCE)
Brendan O’Donnell, President & CEO – KOBA Energy
Yash Patel serves as the Associate Director of Facilities, Planning, Sustainability & Construction at SBCCD. He holds a master’s degree in electrical engineering with an emphasis on energy systems. Yash has steered the district towards the development of sustainability plan and zero-net-energy master plan, while driving innovation in SBCCD’s bond projects. His unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovative practices has not only earned the district widespread recognition but has also significantly transformed its environmental impact.
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