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    • September 12, 2024
    • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Zoom
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    Join the Workplace Charging for Governments webinar to learn from Tacoma Public Utilities on how cities, states, and municipalities can effectively deploy workplace charging solutions. Colorado Department of Transportation will share their experience with implementing workplace charging, including successes and lessons learned. EVNoire will share information on two U.S. Department of Energy Funded programs that provide free technical assistance and support for anyone looking to install Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations.

    Moderator:
    Julie Bond
    Program Director
    Best Workplaces for Commuters Program Director

    Guest Speakers:

    Jay Donnaway
    Tacoma Public Utilities

    Jay Donnaway serves as Resource Conservation Manager at Tacoma Power, a 100% hydropower municipal utility serving over 186,000 customers in Pierce County Washington.

    Jay is a Certified Energy Manager in the Association of Energy Engineers with over 30 years experience in conservation of materials, energy, and water resources.



    Tom Pacheco

    Colorado DOT

    Tom Pacheco is a leader with over 30 years’ experience in the alternative energy transportation sector and presently works for Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT).

    For the last 7 years Tom has foucused on the Electrfication of CDOT fleet and facitlies. Tom is finishing up a project at 23 different CDOT locations. This project requires working with 11 different utility providers, 16 Counties and 4 different Forest service regions.


    Brandon Smith
    EVNoire

    Brandon CC Smith is a dynamic leader and passionate about contemporary technology, electrification and decarbonization. Brandon has worked with urban mobility, vehicle sharing, electric vehicles, electric vehicle infrastructure and autonomous vehicles for 8 years — involved with large companies, like General Motors and early stage start-ups.

    Brandon is an advocate for equitable EV adoption. Through his work in the electrification and decarbonization industry, Brandon strives to create a future in which all voices are heard so that all may benefit.

    #EVALCertified

    • September 19, 2024
    • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Zoom
    Register

    Join the Workplace Charging for Transportation Management Associations (TMA) webinar to learn from Atom Power on how TMAscan effectively support workplace charging deployment at workplaces. EZ Ride will share their experience with advancing workplace charging, including successes and lessons learned. EVNoire will share information on two U.S. Department of Energy Funded programs that provide free technical assistance and support for anyone looking to install Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations.

    Moderator:
    Michael Ryer
    Forth

    Guest Speakers:
    Steve Rehard
    Atom Power

    Steve joined Atom Power’s sales team during August of 2022 with a focus on customers with delivery fleets as well as federal, state and local customers. Prior to Atom Power, Steve has held executive positions in Operations, Program Management, Business Development and Contract Management in the satellite communications and aerospace & defense industries. Whether working with EVSE clients or directly supporting agencies of the US Government, Steve has worked diligently to ensure work is done in accordance with the requirements of these highly regulatory environments. Steve holds a Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics degree from the University of Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN), and a Master of Business Administration from the University of St. Thomas (St. Paul, MN).

    Lisa Lee
    EZ Ride

    Lisa Lee is the Director of Sustainability Programs at EZ Ride, one of New Jersey’s eight Transportation Management Associations (TMAs). She oversees the statewide EV Accelerator Program and the Bike and Pedestrian Safety Program in Bergen, Essex, Monmouth, Passaic and Union counties. She connects and encourages stakeholders to use policy, environment and system change to promote electric vehicles and workplace charging to reduce emissions, increase employee and public access to EV chargers, and protect NJ’s natural environment. Lisa received a B.A. from Wellesley College and an executive M.P.A. from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. She is currently studying Urban Planning with a focus on Transportation at the Edward J. Bloustein School at Rutgers University.

    "The rising growth of electric vehicle sales and the need to reduce emissions underscores the importance of reliable workplace charging. EZ Ride is working to encourage New Jersey employers to provide workplace charging access to employees who have a long commute or who live in a place that doesn't offer charging at home in order to support the transition to sustainable transportation."

    Brandon Smith
    EVNoire

    Brandon CC Smith is a dynamic leader and passionate about contemporary technology, electrification and decarbonization. Brandon has worked with urban mobility, vehicle sharing, electric vehicles, electric vehicle infrastructure and autonomous vehicles for 8 years — involved with large companies, like General Motors and early stage start-ups.

    Brandon is an advocate for equitable EV adoption. Through his work in the electrification and decarbonization industry, Brandon strives to create a future in which all voices are heard so that all may benefit.


    #EVALCertified

Past events

September 05, 2024 Workplace Charging for Small Businesses
August 29, 2024 Workplace Charging for Nonprofits and Remote Employers
August 22, 2024 Workplace Charging for Clean Cities and Communities
July 11, 2024 BWC Webinar: Improving Effectiveness of Public Transportation Communication Messages and Materials Using Neuromarketing
March 14, 2024 New Jersey: Get EVAL Certified!
March 07, 2024 Southeast Region: Get EVAL Certified!
February 29, 2024 Northeast Region: Get EVAL Certified!
February 22, 2024 Northwest Region: Get EVAL Certified!
February 15, 2024 Midwest Region: Get EVAL Certified!
February 08, 2024 Southwest Region: Get EVAL Certified!
January 25, 2024 The BWC Impact: 2024 List Announcement
January 11, 2024 Leveraging Social Media for Success
November 02, 2023 2023 Mobility Week and Florida's Best Workplaces for Commuters
September 28, 2023 Introducing Canada’s First Best Workplaces for Commuters
September 18, 2023 Plan for Success: The benefits of building TDM into your projects from the start
July 20, 2023 BWC Spotlight: Insights on Sites
June 01, 2023 Opening Day Webinar
January 26, 2023 2023 BWC List Announcement
December 14, 2022 2023 Commuter Benefits Update
November 01, 2022 Telework Transformation Part 2: The Messy Middle
October 26, 2022 Announcing Florida's Best Workplaces for Commuters
September 21, 2022 Reducing Emissions: How to Drive Sustainability with Savvy Transportation Programming
August 11, 2022 The Path to Partnership
June 01, 2022 Opening Day! BWC Open Enrollment Webinar
May 26, 2022 The ABC’s of BWC: How to Get Recognized for the Employee Commuter Benefits You Offer
January 27, 2022 2022 BWC List Announcement
September 14, 2021 2021 Florida Commuter Transportation Summit
March 11, 2021 Commute Connector 2021 BWC Recognition Ceremony
January 21, 2021 Announcing the Best Workplaces for Commuters 2021 List
January 21, 2021 Is the Sky Falling? The Effects of Eliminating the Business Deduction of Employer-Provided Commuter Benefits
January 01, 2021 BWC Telework Certificate

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Tampa, Florida 33620

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