SEPA Basic Training Electrification of Transportation Basic Training – On-Demand September 19, 2023 2 - 4:00 pm EDT Virtual Watch On-Demand Electrification of Transportation Basic Training View SEPA’s current Online Learning offerings. In this training, we explore the rapid electrification of the transportation sector, comparing the benefits and drawbacks of electric vehicles with their internal combustion counterparts. We discuss the reasons behind the accelerating growth rates and the evolution of the underlying technologies, including alternative approaches like hydrogen. This is a perfect option for industry professionals and regulatory staff who want a solid, basic understanding of this subject and how it fits into the energy landscape. Here’s what you’ll learn in this two-hour training: Hour 1: EV Growth, Technology Issues, and Customer Concerns The Rise of Electric Vehicles Implications of EVs for Utility Planning Hour 2: Optimizing EVs: Policies and Planning Models Maximizing EV Potential for an Efficient Grid Effective Program Design Regulatory Policies Other Critical Concerns We will delve into the lithium-ion battery chemistries and the challenges of integrating EVs with the power grid, covering topics such as different types of charging, vehicle-to-facility, and vehicle-to-grid capabilities. Finally, we examine the planning challenges and institutional changes required to safely and efficiently incorporate the increasing number of EVs into our power grids. See the full course outline. Browse all of the on-demand and upcoming 2023 Basic Trainings including Hydrogen, and more. Watch On-Demand Not a member? Learn more about the benefits of joining the SEPA community. View Membership Info Share Share on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedIn About the Speaker Peter Kelly-Detwiler Co-founder, NorthBridge Energy Partners, LLC Peter Kelly-Detwiler has 30 years of experience in the electric energy arena, with much of his career in various areas of competitive power markets. He’s a former SVP at Constellation Energy, having run their Demand Response Group. He’s currently a strategist and communicator in the electric industry, focused on the rapid pace of transformation to a sustainable energy economy. Peter has written over 300 pieces on the topic for Forbes.com and other publications. He offers numerous keynotes and workshops on a wide range of topics, from offshore wind to batteries to the drivers of technological change. He provides strategic advice to clients and investors, helping them to navigate this transitional period. He is the author of a book on the transformation of electric power markets called “The Energy Switch,” published by Prometheus Books, 2021.