Date: August 2025

As EV adoption accelerates, distribution systems face unprecedented challenges that traditional grid models often fail to capture. This panel brings together industry leaders from technology, research, utility, and automotive sectors to explore how managed charging strategies can effectively address distribution constraints. Panelists will share insights from field deployments, including BGE’s innovative Smart Charge Management Program, EPRI’s research findings on distribution impacts, WeaveGrid’s software solutions for distribution optimization, and Toyota’s perspective on customer-centric vehicle-grid integration. The session will highlight practical approaches to integrating EV loads while minimizing infrastructure investments and maximizing customer and grid benefits.

Speakers:
Kendall Cody, WeaveGrid
Ben Clarin,EPRI
Stephanie Leach,Baltimore Gas & Electric
Max Parness, Toyota North America