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Grid planning for rapid EV growth with Xcel Energy

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 the Department of Energy (DOE), Kevala, Xcel Energy, and NREL will 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.

Chairperson
Ryan Cheney, Clean Energy Innovation Fellow - DOE
Speakers
Noel Crisostomo, Physical Scientist, Office of Policy - US Department of Energy
Brennan Borlaug, Senior Research Analyst and Advanced Transportation-Energy Systems Modeling Team Lead - NREL
Chuck Moran, Sr. Manager, Delivery - Kevala
Zach Pollock, Director of Grid Strategy & Emerging Technologies - Xcel Energy
Panel Moderator
Natalie Csinsi
Natalie Csinsi, Technical Expert, Utility Analytics - Kevala
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