February 2-5, 2026 | San Diego, CA
San Diego Convention Center

2025 Technical Conference Sessions

Grid planning for rapid EV growth with Xcel Energy and NREL

March 25, 2025
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System Planning , Transportation Electrification

As the adoption of electric vehicles accelerates, utilities face the critical task of integrating charging infrastructure with grid upgrades to meet rising electricity demands.

This session unveils groundbreaking methodologies and state-of-the-art models that set a new standard in grid planning. For the first time, the Multi-State Transportation Electrification Impact Study offers groundbreaking, hyper-local insights into the grid's requirements to support widespread EV adoption.

Panelists from Xcel Energy and the National Renewable Energy Lab will join Kevala to share innovative strategies for forecasting grid upgrades, managing costs, and ensuring equitable access to charging infrastructure. Join us to discover how these pioneering insights can empower utilities to effectively manage future EV demand, optimize infrastructure investments, and lead the transition to a resilient and equitable electric grid.

Panel Moderator
Pete Skala
Pete Skala, VP of Professional & Advisory Services - Kevala
Chairperson
Smriti Mishra
Smriti Mishra, Senior Director, Strategic Growth - Weave Grid
Speakers
Aram Shumavon
Aram Shumavon, Founder and CEO - Kevala, Inc
Zach Pollock
Zach Pollock, Director of Grid Strategy & Emerging Technology - Xcel Energy
Brennan Borlaug
Brennan Borlaug, Senior Research Analyst and Advanced Transportation-Energy Systems Modeling Team Lead - NREL