Best Practices for Planning to Convert Fleets to Electric Vehicles and the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Necessary to Support EVs
With nearly half of US consumers concerned about battery or charging issues we have a long way to go before the necessary charging infrastructure is in place to support the growing demand for EVs. This abstract will discuss the best practices of the planning required to convert fleets to EVs and the infrastructure required to support those fleets. We will also discuss best practices for locating and installing EV charging infrastructure in commercial, institutional, and municipal buildings to support the growing demand for workplace EV charging. This abstract will cover the following topics and more:
• Types of EV charging stations
• EV Infrastructure charging planning and site assessments
• Charge Management Systems and utility rate analysis
• Projected electric fueling needs and power demand
• Alternate power storage and generation options
• Infrastructure procurement, installation, and associated costs
• Incentives, tax credits and grants
• Fleet conversion planning
Speaker Bio
Michael Pace has been involved in energy efficiency for over 20 years in a variety of roles that include project design and implementation, utility program design and technical support, and management of an energy services company. Mr. Pace also has a strong background supporting electric vehicle (EV) stations and infrastructure projects in Massachusetts and New York. Prior to Leidos, he worked to support EV charging station rollouts for utilities in New England and New York, coordinating the electrical infrastructure work up to the utility transformer, as well as the charger units. Mr. Pace also has experience providing one on one project support and installations for non-residential customers via a make-ready program model. Mr. Pace holds a BS in Engineering from Massachusetts Maritime Academy and MS in Management from Massachusetts Maritime Academy as well as a variety of AEE certifications.