Electric Vehicles and Energy; How the Market Is Changing and What Utilities Can Learn From Early Adopters
This session will address all areas of electric vehicles (EVs) and the grid today. We will start by looking at marketplace adoption rates, and the point of view of the current EV owner: How are dealers adjusting? What are the issues holding back the market, and what are utilities offering in terms of smart charging programs? Next we will consider the ISO view of EVs, including what regulations will support adoption or hold back the market. Will large numbers of EVs being added to the grid become an issue? What opportunities do EVs bring to the grid management arena? Other issues to be covered include:
- Investment in EV infrastructure going forward
- The European marketplace
- EV batteries today and tomorrow
- EV's role in microgrids
- Smart City programs for EVs
- Developing policies for EV adoption
Jukka Kukkonen
Founder
PlugInConnect
Jukka Kukkonen is the founder of PlugInConnect, a Minnesota-based electric vehicle market and technology consulting firm. He has helped organizations build successful strategies for the rapidly developing PEV market in the areas of apartment, condominium, workplace and DC fast charging. Jukka has given dozens of EV presentations and workshops since 2010. He has trained a wide variety of stakeholders, from architects and auto salespeople to utility company personnel and public utility commission staff. In 2012 he started the MN PEV Owners Circle that has grown to become one of the largest and most active regional plug-in vehicle owner groups in the nation. He also works as EV market advisor for Fresh Energy. In 2012, Jukka was honored with a Certificate of Recognition from Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton's office for his work with the EV market in Minnesota, and in 2013 he received the Sustainable St Paul Award.
Founder
PlugInConnect
Jukka Kukkonen is the founder of PlugInConnect, a Minnesota-based electric vehicle market and technology consulting firm. He has helped organizations build successful strategies for the rapidly developing PEV market in the areas of apartment, condominium, workplace and DC fast charging. Jukka has given dozens of EV presentations and workshops since 2010. He has trained a wide variety of stakeholders, from architects and auto salespeople to utility company personnel and public utility commission staff. In 2012 he started the MN PEV Owners Circle that has grown to become one of the largest and most active regional plug-in vehicle owner groups in the nation. He also works as EV market advisor for Fresh Energy. In 2012, Jukka was honored with a Certificate of Recognition from Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton's office for his work with the EV market in Minnesota, and in 2013 he received the Sustainable St Paul Award.
Asad Farid
Associate Director - Thematics team
Berenberg
Asad Farid is Associate Director of the Thematics team at Berenberg, where he specializes in battery technology and its use in the automotive and the power sectors. Asad's research focuses on lithium, nickel, cobalt, chemicals, battery manufacturing, EVs and utilities. This includes both top down macro/sector analysis and bottom-up research on companies (public and private) which are impacted across the value chain. Prior to his current position he was an equity analyst in the oil & gas sector at Berenberg Bank, and a consultant for Google UK's Cambridge Global Consulting Project. Additionally, he served for two years as an equity analyst on the Mid cap Banks and Macroeconomics Team at AKD Securities, where he wrote detailed economic reports covering issues in Pakistan's economy and an Weekly Economic Outlook on fixed income, currencies and commodities. He holds a BSc in Economics from Lahore University of Management Sciences, and an MBA in Finance from the University of Cambridge.
Associate Director - Thematics team
Berenberg
Asad Farid is Associate Director of the Thematics team at Berenberg, where he specializes in battery technology and its use in the automotive and the power sectors. Asad's research focuses on lithium, nickel, cobalt, chemicals, battery manufacturing, EVs and utilities. This includes both top down macro/sector analysis and bottom-up research on companies (public and private) which are impacted across the value chain. Prior to his current position he was an equity analyst in the oil & gas sector at Berenberg Bank, and a consultant for Google UK's Cambridge Global Consulting Project. Additionally, he served for two years as an equity analyst on the Mid cap Banks and Macroeconomics Team at AKD Securities, where he wrote detailed economic reports covering issues in Pakistan's economy and an Weekly Economic Outlook on fixed income, currencies and commodities. He holds a BSc in Economics from Lahore University of Management Sciences, and an MBA in Finance from the University of Cambridge.
Bryan Tillman
Project Manager
360 Energy Group
Bryan is a results driven Project Manager at 360 Energy Group offering several years of experience driving strategic planning initiatives, overseeing the development, implementation, and marketing of multiple innovative programs and/or projects. He is particularly effective in leveraging stakeholder relationships, understanding customer needs, and completing rigorous analysis to maximize performance and ROI across operations. As a Project Manager, Bryan has overseen several projects that have helped bring electric vehicles to the market including the North Shore Electric Vehicles initiative and launching the first fleet of electric vehicles into UBER. As the Project Manager for these initiatives, Bryan has completed tasks including: project approval, business plan/model development, project scoping, contract negotiation, technical development, deliverable tracking, reporting, and follow up. Bryan has received the 2015 Institute for Supply Management Sustainability Bronze Award for his work developing and implementing electric vehicle expansion strategies and led the City of Highland Park to being awarded Honorable Mention in the 2013 National Mayor's Climate Protection Award for his work advancing energy efficiency throughout the City. Bryan received his Master of Science in Environmental Management and Sustainability and his Master of Business Administration in Marketing Management from Illinois Institute of Technology Stuart School of Business and completed the Summer Institute of Sustainability and Energy at the University of Illinois at Chicago
Project Manager
360 Energy Group
Bryan is a results driven Project Manager at 360 Energy Group offering several years of experience driving strategic planning initiatives, overseeing the development, implementation, and marketing of multiple innovative programs and/or projects. He is particularly effective in leveraging stakeholder relationships, understanding customer needs, and completing rigorous analysis to maximize performance and ROI across operations. As a Project Manager, Bryan has overseen several projects that have helped bring electric vehicles to the market including the North Shore Electric Vehicles initiative and launching the first fleet of electric vehicles into UBER. As the Project Manager for these initiatives, Bryan has completed tasks including: project approval, business plan/model development, project scoping, contract negotiation, technical development, deliverable tracking, reporting, and follow up. Bryan has received the 2015 Institute for Supply Management Sustainability Bronze Award for his work developing and implementing electric vehicle expansion strategies and led the City of Highland Park to being awarded Honorable Mention in the 2013 National Mayor's Climate Protection Award for his work advancing energy efficiency throughout the City. Bryan received his Master of Science in Environmental Management and Sustainability and his Master of Business Administration in Marketing Management from Illinois Institute of Technology Stuart School of Business and completed the Summer Institute of Sustainability and Energy at the University of Illinois at Chicago
Alan White
Chief Business Officer
eMotorWerks
Alan White has held executive positions in business development, operations, and finance for technology companies developing energy, simulation, and supply-chain solutions. He began his career at Silicon Graphics, then co-founded SupplyBase (acquired by i2 Tech). At Autodesk, he served as Director of Corporate Development. He established Daintree Networks controls business, worked on market development for ChargePoint, and was EVP of Corporate Development at Scientific Conservation. Mr. White is a Mentor at the UC Berkeley SkyDeck accelerator, holds a BS in Applied Mathematics and Economics from Union College, and an MS from the MIT Sloan School.
Chief Business Officer
eMotorWerks
Alan White has held executive positions in business development, operations, and finance for technology companies developing energy, simulation, and supply-chain solutions. He began his career at Silicon Graphics, then co-founded SupplyBase (acquired by i2 Tech). At Autodesk, he served as Director of Corporate Development. He established Daintree Networks controls business, worked on market development for ChargePoint, and was EVP of Corporate Development at Scientific Conservation. Mr. White is a Mentor at the UC Berkeley SkyDeck accelerator, holds a BS in Applied Mathematics and Economics from Union College, and an MS from the MIT Sloan School.
Rao Konidena
Principal Advisor, Policy Studies
Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)
Rao Konidena is Principal Advisor at MISO. Rao began his work with MISO in the areas of resource adequacy and transmission planning . He and his team developed demand side and clean technology options as alternatives to generation in the 20 year long term transmission expansion planning process. Rao is currently involved in the development of a comprehensive approach towards implementing state and federal policy objectives around increased penetration of energy storage and renewables. Rao has an MBA from University of MN and MSEE (Master of Science in Electrical Engineering) from University of Texas at Arlington. Rao is a Board member of Finnish American Chamber of Commerce - Minnesota and volunteers at City of Roseville, MN on the Finance Commission.
Principal Advisor, Policy Studies
Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)
Rao Konidena is Principal Advisor at MISO. Rao began his work with MISO in the areas of resource adequacy and transmission planning . He and his team developed demand side and clean technology options as alternatives to generation in the 20 year long term transmission expansion planning process. Rao is currently involved in the development of a comprehensive approach towards implementing state and federal policy objectives around increased penetration of energy storage and renewables. Rao has an MBA from University of MN and MSEE (Master of Science in Electrical Engineering) from University of Texas at Arlington. Rao is a Board member of Finnish American Chamber of Commerce - Minnesota and volunteers at City of Roseville, MN on the Finance Commission.