PHEV Workshop
According to some projections, electric cars could transform our transportation system, revitalize our
aging power grid, and help California achieve its goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This
workshop explores the potential for electric vehicles, how electric vehicles could interact with the
Smart Grid, and what steps, if any, state and local government agencies should take to support electric
vehicles as a cleaner alternative to conventional combustion‐fueled vehicles.
Each section of the agenda will begin with a brief presentation (i.e. five minutes) by each panel
member. The presentations will be followed by discussion moderated by Administrative Law Judge
Timothy Sullivan.
A video webcast of the workshop is at www.californiaadmin.com/cgi‐bin/cpuc.cgi. Presentations will
be on the web for viewing at http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/PUC/energy/smartgrid.htm.
Agenda
10:15 a.m.—12:00 p.m. The Perfect Storm for Electric Vehicle Market Growth in California?
• What is the expected growth of the electric vehicle market in California (including light‐duty,
medium‐duty, heavy duty, and off‐road)?
• Why would a consumer want to own an electric vehicle?
• What are the environmental benefits and negative impacts of relying on electric vehicles?
• How does electricity compare to other alternative transportation fuels, such as natural gas?
1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Paving the Way for Plug‐in Electric Vehicles
• What models do we have for charging infrastructure?
• What are the technological barriers to growth in the electric vehicle market?
• What technical standards have been established to ensure that charging equipment will be safe and
easy to use?
• What steps should the CPUC take to ensure development of efficient and cost‐effective charging
infrastructure?
• How will utilities need to prepare for the added electricity demand that will accompany widespread
electric vehicle use?
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Smart Grid and Electric Vehicles
• How would electric vehicles help improve the efficiency and stability of the electricity grid?
• How can electric vehicles help make better use of electricity from renewable sources?
• What problems and opportunities are associated with “vehicle‐to‐grid” energy storage systems?
Panelists:
• Ed Kjaer, SCE
• Jasna Tomic, CALSTART
• Duke Luu, CAISO
• John Clark, GridPoint
According to some projections, electric cars could transform our transportation system, revitalize our
aging power grid, and help California achieve its goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This
workshop explores the potential for electric vehicles, how electric vehicles could interact with the
Smart Grid, and what steps, if any, state and local government agencies should take to support electric
vehicles as a cleaner alternative to conventional combustion‐fueled vehicles.
Each section of the agenda will begin with a brief presentation (i.e. five minutes) by each panel
member. The presentations will be followed by discussion moderated by Administrative Law Judge
Timothy Sullivan.
A video webcast of the workshop is at www.californiaadmin.com/cgi‐bin/cpuc.cgi. Presentations will
be on the web for viewing at http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/PUC/energy/smartgrid.htm.
Agenda
10:15 a.m.—12:00 p.m. The Perfect Storm for Electric Vehicle Market Growth in California?
• What is the expected growth of the electric vehicle market in California (including light‐duty,
medium‐duty, heavy duty, and off‐road)?
• Why would a consumer want to own an electric vehicle?
• What are the environmental benefits and negative impacts of relying on electric vehicles?
• How does electricity compare to other alternative transportation fuels, such as natural gas?
1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Paving the Way for Plug‐in Electric Vehicles
• What models do we have for charging infrastructure?
• What are the technological barriers to growth in the electric vehicle market?
• What technical standards have been established to ensure that charging equipment will be safe and
easy to use?
• What steps should the CPUC take to ensure development of efficient and cost‐effective charging
infrastructure?
• How will utilities need to prepare for the added electricity demand that will accompany widespread
electric vehicle use?
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Smart Grid and Electric Vehicles
• How would electric vehicles help improve the efficiency and stability of the electricity grid?
• How can electric vehicles help make better use of electricity from renewable sources?
• What problems and opportunities are associated with “vehicle‐to‐grid” energy storage systems?
Panelists:
• Ed Kjaer, SCE
• Jasna Tomic, CALSTART
• Duke Luu, CAISO
• John Clark, GridPoint
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