Grid Connections

🚀 New Grid Connections Episode is Live! 🚀 What if innovation wasn’t a buzzword—but a repeatable process inside #utilities? In our latest #Podcast, we sit down with Kim Getgen, CEO of InnovationForce, to explore how her team is helping utilities scale innovation from the inside out using AI-powered tools. We dig into: 1️⃣ The real reason pilots stall—and how to fix it ⚡ 2️⃣ Why cybersecurity shouldn’t be a roadblock 🔐 3️⃣ How frontline workers can become “Chief Problem Officers” 🧠 4️⃣ How InnovationWorks AI matches utility challenges to real solutions in seconds 📊 5️⃣ And why innovation needs air traffic control (yes, really) 🛫 If you’re in #energy, #EVs, #infrastructure, or just curious about the industry—this one’s for you! 🎧 Links to the full episode in the comments 🔗 #Utilities #EnergyInnovation #GridModernization #ArtificialIntelligence #EV #CleanEnergy #InnovationLeadership #SmartGrid #Podcast

🇺🇸 🔋🚗Did you know that 3 out of 4 #EVs sold in the U.S. are made in the U.S.?🇺🇸 That stat alone speaks volumes about how deeply electric vehicles are becoming embedded in the American auto industry. On the latest Grid Connections #Podcast, Corey Cantor of Zero Emission Transportation Association dives into how EVs are powering U.S. manufacturing, supporting over 200,000 jobs, and fueling a global race for industrial leadership. From lithium mines in Nevada to battery plants in Georgia, this transition isn’t just about cleaner cars—it’s about economic resilience, community jobs, and staying globally competitive. 🇺🇸⚡ 🎧 Hear the full conversation → Link in the comments #EVManufacturing #ElectricVehicles #MadeInUSA #CleanTech #ZETA #GridConnections #Sustainability #Jobs #EVJobs #EnergyTransition #EV #Auto #AutoIndustry

How are public and private partnerships shaping the future of EV charging and clean transportation? Recorded live at the EV Charging Summit & Expo in Las Vegas, Grid Connections interviewed Jane McCurry, (Clean Fuels Michigan), Tom McCalmont (Paired Power), and Stacey Simms, MSOL, PMP (CALSTART) to explore how states are stepping up as federal funding wavers, where real progress is happening in multifamily and fleet charging, and why microgrids and smart financing are critical to scaling infrastructure. Whether you're in policy, fleet management, or just EV-curious, this episode is packed with actionable insights, state-level success stories, and bold ideas driving clean mobility forward. https://lnkd.in/edWtF-mW #evfleet #evinfrastructure #fleetelectrification #cleanenergy #cleantransportation

🚗🔋 What if battery prices were the real unsung hero of the #EV transition?🚗🔋 In our latest #podcast, we sat down with Corey Cantor, Research Director at the Zero Emission Transportation Association, to dive deep into what the data actually says about the future of electric vehicles: ✅ Why EV adoption is still growing — even as the broader #auto market slows. ✅ How proximity and visibility of public chargers directly influence EV buying decisions. ✅ What the 30D and 45X tax credits mean for U.S. manufacturing and jobs. ✅ The $190B+ invested into the U.S. EV supply chain since 2020. ✅ And how falling battery prices are quietly reshaping everything from passenger cars to school buses. If you care about the future of transportation, clean energy, or industrial competitiveness in the U.S., this episode is a must-listen! 🎧 Link to the full episode in the comments 📰 Subscribe to our newsletter → https://lnkd.in/gm43yEq6 💼 Explore Grid Connections Consulting → https://gridconnections.co #EVs #ElectricVehicles #BatteryTechnology #CleanEnergy #EVCharging #EVInfrastructure #EnergyPolicy #GridConnections #ZETA #Electrification #EVTransition #AutoIndustry

💡 Despite headlines and political noise, the #EV industry is still on a path of unstoppable growth. In our latest #podcast, recorded live at the EV Charging Summit & Expo in Las Vegas, I asked our panel which included Stacey Simms, of CALSTART, Jane McCurry of Clean Fuels Michigan and Tom McCalmont of Paired Power, how they're feeling about the future of clean mobility? The answer: Cautiously optimistic—with good reason. 🎙️ From decades in solar and energy storage to navigating policy swings in EVs, our guests have been through it all. And what they've learned is this: ✅ When the business case is strong, projects do get built. ✅ States are stepping up—even down to the local level. ✅ Public support for clean tech is deeper than party lines. ✅ Messaging matters more than ever in the face of politicization. Yes, there are disruptions. But they’re temporary. The long-term momentum is undeniable. 🔗 Listen to the full episode and hear why experienced leaders are doubling down on #EVs, clean fuels, and resilient infrastructure strategies. Find the links to watch the full episode in the comments! 👇 Let us know in the comments—what’s keeping you optimistic about the EV transition? #EVCharging #CleanMobility #EnergyTransition #EVPolicy #SolarEnergy #GridConnectionsPodcast #Electrification #PublicPrivatePartnerships #EVAdoption #CleanTech #ClimateSolutions #Auto #AutoIndustry #GridConnections

Check out the recent Grid Connections Podcast to hear me talk about my favorite topics these days: how states like Michigan are taking a leadership role & the power of positive communications. 🎙️ Thanks Chase Drum for having me!

🔌 New Podcast Episode – Live from the EV Charging Summit & Expo in Las Vegas! 🎙️ We sat down with an incredible panel last week to talk about the future of public-private partnerships in #EV infrastructure: 🚗 Jane McCurry, Executive Director of Clean Fuels Michigan ⚡ Tom McCalmont, CEO of Paired Power 🚛 Stacey Simms, MSOL, PMP, Senior Director at CALSTART We covered: ✅ How states are stepping up as federal funding stalls ✅ The next big wave: charging for multifamily housing ✅ Financing innovations to accelerate EV adoption ✅ Why microgrids and managed charging are game-changers ✅ The critical role of education and communication 🎧 Listen now - Find Links to the episode in the comments! ⚠️ Heads-up: It’s a live event recording, so the audio is a bit quieter than usual—but the insights are well worth it. 👉 If this conversation resonates with you, please share it with a colleague and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. https://lnkd.in/gtiJ5hkT #EVCharging #CleanTransportation #EVInfrastructure #PublicPrivatePartnerships #Microgrids #FleetElectrification #GridConnectionsPodcast #EVAdoption #CleanEnergy #EVCS #EVs #Auto #AutoIndustry

Enjoying my time at the EV Charging Summit & Expo in Vegas! It’s great to feel the excitement on the expo floor; it’s validation that this industry is resilient. Today I recorded a podcast with Chase Drum’s Grid Connections and I’m excited to speak on a panel tomorrow about how states are setting (and achieving) ambitious clean mobility targets. Reach out if you're here!

🚨 #EV charging has a problem slowing down the entire industry: Error Codes In the latest #podcast, Kameale C. Terry, CEO of ChargerHelp, explains how OCPP error code standards (or the lack thereof) are a major culprit behind charger failures. Here’s the kicker: ✅ The industry did come together to define new error codes in a white paper. ❌ But no one agreed to implement them. 🚫 So chargers still fail. Technicians get bad data. Drivers get frustrated. What Kameale proposes is bold — and overdue: 📢 An industry coalition to align on EV charger error code standards (and more). If you're a policymaker or part of the EV infrastructure industry: The time to align on standards is now. 🎧 Full episode in the comments 📬 Join our Grid Connections newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gm43yEq6 #GridConnections #EVcharging #EVs #ChargerHelp #OCPP #EVInfrastructure #ChargingReliability #OpenChargeAlliance #ATE #CleanTransportation #FleetElectrification #EVStandards #ElectricVehicles

🚨 New Episode of Grid Connections: Why #EV Chargers Keep Failing – and How to Fix It ⚡️🔧 In this #podcast, we get real about one of the biggest frustrations in clean transportation: EV charger reliability. I sat down with Kameale C. Terry, CEO of ChargerHelp, to break down: 1️⃣ Why 90% of charger failures are due to software interoperability, not hardware. 2️⃣ How poor early business models & bundled software fees broke charger uptime. 3️⃣ Why fleets, not public stations, are leading in service innovation. 4️⃣ How ChargerHelp uses field data from 19M+ troubleshooting points to deliver performance guarantees. 5️⃣ The huge opportunity for parking operators & rideshare platforms to close reliability gaps. 6️⃣ And why 2025 must be the year we fix this — together! If you work in EV infrastructure, support fleet #electrification, or just want chargers that work when you plug in — this episode is for you. 🎧 🔗 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gU8p4g9W 📬 Sign up for our Grid Connections newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gm43yEq6 Grid Connections is where we explore how clean transportation, the power grid, and energy systems all connect — and this conversation is a powerful example of what needs to change! #GridConnections #EVcharging #EVInfrastructure #CleanEnergy #ChargerHelp #FleetElectrification #OCPP #EVfleets #EVs #TransportationElectrification #EVreliability #ElectricVehicles #Auto #AutoIndustry