Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 8:00am - 10:30am PDT / Streamed Panel Discussion: 8:30am - 10:00am PDT / 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT / 17:30 - 19:00 (Paris-Frankfurt)

Charging infrastructure is a key factor in achieving widespread EV adoption in the US.  Many Electric Vehicle Service Providers (EVSPs) are currently working to install widespread charging infrastructure to make that possible. The process of installing chargers into the ground however, has its challenges that EVSPs are learning first-hand. Join us on February 8th as we discuss some of these barriers and share best practices from some of the leading EVSPs in the Bay Area:

1. Charging Infrastructure by the Numbers 

• Grant & Non-Grant Funded Projects
• Press Release Numbers
• A Look at workplace charging, commercial charging,  and non-grant funded

2. Regional Authorities and Permitting Issues

• Fast Track, Fees, Assistance Programs
• Information Sharing and Planning among EVSPs
• ADA Requirements & Space Sharing

3. Creating, Leveraging, and Sharing Best Practices

• Early US Success Models
• EVSPs’ Perspective
• Regional Planning

4. Challenges with Recruiting Host Sites

• Dedicating EV Parking Spaces
• A look at Multi-Unit Dwellings
• Nailing down Host Agreements

  350Green, Obrie Hostetter, Bay Area EV Infrastructure Director

  County of Sonoma, Dave Head, Fleet Manager

 ECOtality, Jason Smith, Area Manager - Northern California

 New Power Technologies, Rich Larsen, General Manager of EV Solutions

 SUM - Project Green On Ramp , Paul Stith, Principal Consultant