Electric Vehicle Grid Integration and Grid Impacts for State Regulators - 2026 (On-Demand)

Description:

Electric Vehicle Grid Integration and Grid Impacts for State Regulators - 2026 (On-Demand) Track: Electricity As electric vehicle (EV) adoption accelerates across the United States, electric utilities face increasing pressure to prepare the grid to support this transition. Utility regulatory staff and state legislative teams play a critical role in making sure that the impacts of transportation electrification are both equitable and beneficial for utilities and ratepayers. This course provides foundational and advanced education on the important role utilities and regulatory commissions play in enabling transportation electrification and managing its grid impacts. Participants will explore the fundamentals of vehicle grid integration (VGI), analyze EV adoption trends, examine how EV charging affects both distribution and bulk power systems. The course will also address key challenges, such as accurate forecasting of EV load growth, breaking down internal utility silos, and aligning transportation electrification plans with broader distribution and resource planning efforts. The course will present regulatory and utility strategies for implementing managed EV charging programs that optimize grid benefits and reduce costs. Topics include managed charging program models, including a focus on distribution-optimization, rate design, customer engagement strategies, and the emerging potential of bidirectional charging. Guest speakers from commissions, utilities, and independent evaluators will share real-world insights and lessons from case studies. Course Length: 6 hours (recordings from 3 days x 2 hours/day)