Staff Speaking EngagementEV100 Webinar: Utility Insight: Why Utilities are Committing to EVs for their Business ModelJune 11, 202012:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET Register for Staff Speaking EngagementUtilities are putting forward ambitious electric vehicle (EV) programs to drive public utilization. Programs such as GoElectric from EDF Group and initiatives such as Ivy Charging Network launched by Ontario Power Generation in collaboration with Hydro One, all offer the opportunity to grow the EV market for consumers and businesses.However, as utilities put forward great public-facing programs to drive utilization, what are they doing internally to adopt EVs themselves? Join The Climate Group, EV100 members and partners for a round table webinar as we discuss the EV100 initiative and why utilities should focus on electrification for their business while also offering opportunities for the public to adopt EVs.Erika Myers, Principal of Transportation Electrification at SEPA, will be speaking about why utilities should be making investments in workplace charging for staff and utility fleet electrification as part of comprehensive EV strategic planning. ShareShare on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedInAbout the Speaker Erika Myers Principal, Transportation Electrification, SEPAErika H. Myers joined SEPA in 2015 and leads SEPA’s transportation electrification research. She has 16 years of experience in the clean energy sector and specializes in the nexus between the grid, electric vehicles, and renewable energy.Erika currently serves on an electric vehicle (EV) steering committee for the U.S. Department of Energy and is an EV advisor for the National Energy Foundation, a non-profit organization developing curriculum to increase EV literacy in K-12 schools. She was awarded the 2019 Public Utility Fortnightly “Fortnightly Under 40” award for her work on vehicle-grid integration.Prior to joining SEPA, Erika worked as a consultant with ICF International where she helped electric utilities and local governments develop EV readiness plans. She also served as the Renewable Energy Manager for the South Carolina Energy Office and was a Clean Cities Coordinator for the Palmetto State Clean Fuels Coalition. In these roles, she oversaw the development and execution of key state renewable energy and clean transportation policies, regulations, and grant programs.Erika has a bachelor’s degree from Clemson University and a master’s degree from the University of South Carolina with a specialization in clean energy and climate science.In her spare time, Erika volunteers for her city’s Energy Transition Subcommittee where she identified donations for the city’s first bank of public EV chargers. She also volunteers as a regular guest speaker for the Clean Energy Leadership Institute and mentors young professionals interested in a clean transportation career. Follow Erika Twitter LinkedIn
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