Virtual Course

Electric Vehicle Fundamentals

Hear the latest on the EV landscape, discuss the basic EV battery and charging technologies, the automaker investments in battery and vehicle factories, the implications for energy and demand growth, and the use cases emerging for managing the interaction between vehicles, facilities, and the grid.
August 16 - 18, 2022

Timing

This course consists of two, real-time virtual sessions on August 16 and 18 (hosted on Zoom). Each session is held from Noon – 3:30 p.m. Eastern, with a 15-minute break incorporated. 

Sessions are recorded, in case you can’t attend the live version and registrants will automatically get access to the recordings, though continuing education credits (CEU, CPE, and PDH credits) can only be provided to those who attend live events.

Course Overview

Electric vehicle (EV) sales are increasingly rapidly in the U.S., with significant expected growth on the near horizon as many more makes and models enter the market. This trend is expected to have profound impacts on utilities, as demand for energy will grow. More critical is the potential impact on peak demand and the need for new supporting infrastructure. At the same time though, there are significant opportunities to integrate EVs into the power grid to increase efficiencies through managed, and even bi-directional charging. 

Hear the latest on the EV landscape, discuss the basic EV battery and charging technologies, the automaker investments in battery and vehicle factories, the implications for energy and demand growth, and the use cases emerging for managing the interaction between vehicles, facilities, and the grid. This course is designed for those who want to better understand how electric vehicles will affect the utility landscape, and the critical issues that must be addressed. 

Course Topics

  • Growth of EVs, technology issues, and customer concerns
    • The rise of electric vehicles
    • Critical issues related to customer adoption
      • Charging speeds, standards, and interoperability
      • Vehicle limitations and concerns 
      • Battery chemistries, cycle lives, and grid implications 
       
  • Implications of EVs for future power grids
    • Implications for load growth and energy consumption – high voltage system
    • Challenges at the low voltage circuit level
    • Cybersecurity
    • Approaches to grid connections
      • Managed charging
      • Wireless charging combined with storage
      • Vehicle-to-facility
      • Vehicle-to-grid
     
  • Policies and planning models for an optimized EV future
    • Addressing the mobility of the resource
    • Aggregation 
    • Assigning value to EVs in a DER resource planning process
    • The critical importance of incorporating EV management into multiple utility planning departments 
    • Effective EV program design
    • Policy and rate structures
    • The growing need for an evolving and secure grid architecture

Recommended For

Utility staff and policymakers looking for a broader contextual understanding of EVs and how they will evolve and affect the power grid. Attendees will gain critical understanding of the key concepts, challenges, and benefits related to these technologies. 

Course Level

Basic: No prerequisites; no advance preparation. A basic level understanding of electricity fundamentals is helpful but not required.

Accreditation

The following continuing education credits will be provided, after successfully completing 90% the two live sessions that comprise this course. These sessions will be recorded, though certificates can only be awarded to those who meet the attendance requirements for attending the live sessions (click here to review requirements).

Recommended CEUs .6/PDHs 6.4/CPEs 7.6 (for the 2-part class)
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge

Instructor

peterPeter Kelly-Detwiler, Co-founder, NorthBridge Energy Partners
Peter is a strategist and communicator on the rapid pace of transformation to a sustainable energy economy with over 300 articles published on Forbes.com. Peter draws on more than 30 years of experience in the energy industry focusing on the development of retail competitive markets, new trends, technologies, regulatory and market developments, and sustainable solutions that create value in the energy space. He is an active contributor at Forbes.com, covering a broad variety of topics, including the economics of natural gas supply and electricity generation, evolving supply and demand technologies, the evolution of renewables, and trends affecting the energy industry. 

His book titled, “The Energy Switch: How Companies and Customers are Transforming the Electrical Grid and the Future of Power” focuses on innovation and disruption in the electric power industry. 

Recordings

This course will be recorded and attendees will automatically receive access to the recordings (for 90 days).

Questions? 

Registration: [email protected]

Program/Content: [email protected]

Billing: [email protected]

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Registration Fees 

Individual Courses
Members        
Others

$575      
$1,150

Group Discounts

Save money on each registration when your organization registers five or more people for the same class. The larger your group, the more you save! Registrations must be submitted on the same order (at the same time) to qualify for the group discount; discounts cannot be retroactively applied to previous orders. 

If you need assistance, contact [email protected].

Number of registrants

Discount
(per person)

1-4

n/a

5-9

$50

10-14

$100

15-24

$150

25+

$200

Cancellations/No-Show/Refunds/Substitutions

All events will be recorded and attendees will automatically receive a copy of the recordings, in case you can’t attend live.

Registrants who cancel in writing at least 7 days before the first day of a course are entitled to a refund of their registration fee, minus a $50 cancellation fee. Registrants who cancel after that will not receive a refund, but attendee substitutions will be allowed for this event only. Registrants and no-shows who do not cancel at least 7 days before the course start date are responsible for the full registration fee and are not entitled to a refund. 

Cancellation deadlines: 

  • Public Power Forward Fundamentals Series (all 3 classes): Cancellations must be received on/before August 3
  • Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Fundamentals: Cancellations must be received on/before August 3
  • EV Fundamentals: Cancellations must be received on/before August 9
  • Energy Storage Fundamentals: Cancellations must be received on/before August 16

Cancellation requests should be made through your My.PublicPower portal, or addressed to: [email protected]

Communication

  • 24 hours after registering: You’ll receive a confirmation email within 24 hours of registering, which contains some preliminary information.
  • 24 hours before: 
    • You’ll receive your Zoom login link the day before the first class (sent from the APPA Academy’s Zoom account <[email protected]>)
    • You’ll also receive a final logistics email 24 hours in advance of the first class. 
  • If you don’t receive this correspondence, email [email protected].

Questions?

Registration: [email protected]

Program/Content: [email protected]

Billing: [email protected]

 

Earn While You Learn!

Participate in virtual programs to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs), Professional Development Hours (PDHs) and Continuing Professional Education credits (CPEs). 

What educational credits are available?

You can earn the following kinds of continuing education credits for attending live sessions during this event—provided the following requirements are met:

Requirements for Successful Completion

  • Attendees are required to attend and participate in 90% of each live session and complete an online evaluation at the end—that equates to 215 of the potential 240 minutes of each module.
  • Partial credit cannot be given for partial attendance
  • Attendance is monitored by an APPA staff member during the event, through an online report log, and upon review of the post-event evaluation data
  • Completion certificates will available within two weeks of the last session in a live event (for those who meet the requirements). You’ll receive one certificate for all five sessions.
  • Virtual sessions are recorded (attendees automatically receive access to recordings within a week of the last session), though continuing education credits can only be given for attending live events. Recordings will be accessible for 90 days after the last session.

IACET logoContinuing Education Units (CEUs): The American Public Power Association is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and is authorized to issue the IACET CEU. For information regarding certification status, attendance requirements and obtaining attendee transcripts, contact [email protected] or 202-467-2965. Verify our IACET Accreditation.

CPE logoContinuing Professional Education (CPE) Credits: The American Public Power Association is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org. Unless noted, there are no prerequisites for the courses offered and no advance preparation is required. Courses are group-internet based offerings at the basic program level (unless otherwise noted). Credit hours and areas of study for the courses are listed on the individual course pages. For more information regarding administrative policies, such as clarification of requirements, complaints, and refunds, please contact [email protected]

Professional Development Hours (PDHs): The American Public Power Association’s educational practices are consistent with the criteria for awarding Professional Development Hours (PDHs) as established by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES). Course eligibility and number of PDHs may vary by state.

Format and Log-In Information

Each class will be offered on the Zoom meeting platform. Presented in two, 3.5-hour sessions, these engaging and practical courses will feature real-time presentation, Q&A, and group discussion. 

Communication

  • 24 hours after registering: You’ll receive a confirmation email within 24 hours of registering, which contains some preliminary information.
  • 24 hours before: 
    • You’ll receive your Zoom log in link the day before the first class (sent from the APPA Academy’s Zoom account <[email protected]>)
    • You’ll also receive a final logistics email 24 hours in advance of the first class. 
  • If you don’t receive this correspondence, email [email protected] 

New to Zoom?

If you haven't participated in a Zoom meeting before, please download the Zoom web client from the Zoom Download Center. This will enable you to access all of the Zoom tools and functionality vs. using the web version. Then, visit Zoom.us/test to ensure you are able to join a meeting. 

If you are not able to download the Zoom web client, you can still participate via your Internet browser. We recommend using Chrome for the best results. If you use your Internet browser, your functionality may be more limited (for example, you will only be able to see one video feed at a time), and you will need to create a Zoom account. (account creation is a free and straightforward process, but you will want to do this in advance so you do not miss any part of the meeting).

  • Internet access: You will need a strong Internet connection to run the Zoom meeting platform. 
  • Audio and webcam: You will need to enable computer audio to listen and speak (alternatively a call-in number will be provided) and you will need a webcam to fully engage in the small group breakout exercises and discussions. 

Privacy and Security

The American Public Power Association takes your privacy and security very seriously. For this reason, we have put the following security measures in place for this course:

  • A random Meeting ID
  • Password-protected
  • Enabled waiting room to screen meeting participants
  • Restricted screen sharing to hosts only

Code of Conduct

Participants agree to abide by the APPA Code of Conduct. If participants engage in unacceptable behavior as outlined in the code, the Association may take any action it deems appropriate, including but not limited to, expulsion from the current and future meetings, with no warning or refund.

Questions?

Registration: [email protected]

Program/Content: [email protected]

Billing: [email protected]