Energy Policy@ASU

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A conference taking place today at ASU’s law school aims to bring together people from different aspects of the electric vehicle market. That includes manufacturers, policy-makers and utilities, among others.

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@MolineCreative created incredible graphic notes in real time during each panel #ArizonaTransportationElectrificationForum

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“We are the providers of last resort,” Ted Burhans of @TEPenergy on the utilities’ role in providing service to areas that may not be marketable to private companies, ensuring that all customers have access to EV charging and service.

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@SouthwestEE highlights the importance of building a virtuous cycle, where if there’s a vehicle then there’s access to electricity, and if there’s a plug then there are electric vehicles.

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SRP has dedicated resources to connecting with state entities and other EV stakeholders so that efficiency is maximized in the transportation electrification transition.

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SRP has a goal of enabling 500,000 EVs in their service territory by 2035.

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About 11,000 of the 22,000 EVs registered in AZ are in SRP territory, from Kathy Knoop of SRP.

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If we want meaningful adoption of EVs in the state we all have to be players in the solution, discusses Kerri Carnes of APS on the issue of both private stakeholders and utilities’ involvement in electrification.

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APS is installing EV chargers all across Arizona in their Take Charge AZ pilot program to encourage customers to switch to EVs. Here’s where you’ll be able to find them:

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Panel starting now: Arizona Utilities & Transportation Electrification Programs featuring @SRPconnect @TEPenergy @greenlots @apsFYI @SouthwestEE

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“It shouldn’t be a question of if EVs overtake, it’s a matter of when EVs will overtake.” Francesca Wahl, Business Development & Policy Advisor, @Tesla

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“Right now transportation electrification is one of the best investment opportunities for getting jobs, manufacturing...” Nick Nigro, founder of @AtlasPolicy

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First panel of the day, Transportation Electrification Market & Benefits for Arizona, featuring leaders from @Tesla @nikolamotor @wradv @AtlasPolicy @LungAssociation

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“This stuff puts real jobs, real long standing futures and jobs for Arizonans.” Andy Tobin, Director of Arizona Department of Asministration and former Commissioner, on the impact of the EV industry for the Arizona families.

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@krismayes introducing Andy Tobin, who has been instrumental in implementing policies that are leading Arizona to a great future with EVs.

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“There are about 22,000 EVs on the road in Arizona today.” Joel Levin, ED of @pluginamerica highlighting just how excited Arizona is about our future with EVs.

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@pluginamerica Executive Director Joel Levin offering opening remarks, reminding us of the history of electrification and transportation, and discussing our path forward.

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Ready for a great event #ArizonaTransportationElectrificationForum