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Recharge Massachusetts Symposium 2024
Save the Date for our annual Massachusetts Symposium at the Ladd Room, Boston University
Theme: Envisioning an Equitable EV Transition for Massachusetts
Location: Boston University, 43 Hawes Street, Ladd Room
Time: 9 am – 4 pm
Panel Discussions
Empowering the Grid: EV Infrastructure Buildout and Minimizing Grid Impact:
In this panel discussion, we delve into the intersection of EV infrastructure development and its impact on the electrical grid. With the swift move towards electric mobility, the demand for charging infrastructure is clear. However, this growth challenges the current electrical grid, calling for innovative solutions to maintain sustainability and reliability.
Electrification as a Service: Powering the Future of Transportation:
Join our panel discussion on Electric Vehicle (EV) charging and electrification services. Development and innovation in EV charging infrastructure and service models is increasingly important. This panel brings together industry experts, thought leaders and innovators to discuss the major factors shaping the future of electrification.
Driving Diversity: Exploring Careers in the EV Industry with a Focus on DEI
This panel offers a look into career opportunities in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Career pathways, challenges, promoting equity in EV adoption and future trends will all be discussed.
Navigating EV Incentives:
Join Mor-EV and the IRS to about the latest updates to the EV tax credits.
Featured Speakers
Katherine Antos is the Undersecretary for Decarbonization and Resilience at the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, leading efforts to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 and adapt to climate change. Previously, she served as Deputy Executive Director for Planning & Sustainability at the Metropolitan Area Planning Council, where she advanced environmental and clean energy initiatives in Greater Boston.
Katherine Antos
Undersecretary for Decarbonization and Resilience
Josh Ryor is the Assistant Secretary of Energy at the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, leading key initiatives like the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Coordinating Council to advance the state’s clean energy goals. With over a decade of experience, he previously served as the chief policy advisor at Connecticut’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority and holds advanced degrees in sustainable energy and clean energy financing.
Josh Ryor
Assistant Secretary of Energy
Aurora Edington is the Deputy Director of Grid Modernization at the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources, overseeing electric distribution system policy, including grid modernization and transportation electrification. She holds a Master’s degree from MIT’s Technology and Policy Program and a B.S. in Environmental Engineering from Yale University.
Aurora Edington
Deputy Director of Grid Modernization
Rachel Ackerman is the Senior Director of Transportation at the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC), where she has spent the past fifteen years advancing clean energy in New England. She focuses on developing transformative transportation programs and leveraging public-private partnerships to create scalable and replicable business models across the Commonwealth.
Rachel Ackerman
Senior Director of Transportation
Walter Gray is a Program Manager at PowerOptions, overseeing EV charging and solar programs, where he guides members through every stage of their projects. With a decade of experience at PowerOptions, Walter ensures that programs are tailored to members’ needs and optimized for incentives.
Walter Gray
Program Manager
Jennifer Kritzler is the Deputy Director of CALSTART’s Northeast regional office, where she leads fleet electrification programs like Mass Fleet Advisor and the New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program. With a background in engineering, she previously managed technology projects at CTtransit and worked on hydrogen fuel cell powerplants at UTC Power.
Jennifer Kritzler
Deputy Director, Northeast Region
David Mason is the Chief Operating Officer at BT2 Energy, where he leads the expansion of EV charging operations through strategic initiatives and partnerships. With a background in building automation and energy efficiency, David brings a comprehensive understanding of electrical design and infrastructure to EV charging projects.
David Mason
COO
Nicole Voudren is the Co-Founder and President of Better Together Brain Trust (BT2), with nearly 20 years of experience in the energy efficiency and electrification sector. A Certified Energy Manager with advanced degrees in engineering, she is dedicated to a just and inclusive energy transition and has led multimillion-dollar projects across various organizations.
Nicole Voudren
Co-founder & President
Rhys Webb is the Senior Manager of Transportation at the Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center, overseeing over $44M in clean transportation grant programs, including fleet electrification and charging solutions. She is a strong advocate for incorporating equity into program design and technology demonstrations.
Rhys Webb
Senior Manager of Transportation
Kerry is the Founder and Executive Director of the Majira Project and Managing Partner at Msaada Partners, with over 20 years of experience in social, economic, and environmental justice. He also leads Browning the Green Space, a nonprofit focused on environmental equity, and holds advanced degrees in environmental engineering and an MBA from MIT.
Kerry Bowie
Founder & Executive Director
Shonté Davidson, Co-Founder of BT2 Energy, has an eleven-year career in the energy sector with a focus on electrification and supplier diversity. Her company, recently contracted by the city of Boston for curbside EV charging installations, is dedicated to fostering resilient communities through energy solutions, drawing on her experience in environmental justice and program management.
Shonté Davidson
CEO
Nicole Obi is the President & CEO of the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA), leading efforts to drive economic equity and prosperity for Black-owned businesses and communities. With a background that includes executive roles at Fidelity Investments and founding her own consulting firm, she holds two master’s degrees from MIT and serves on several prominent boards and committees.
Nicole Obi
President & CEO
Alexis Washburn leads sustainable development projects at Emerald Cities Collaborative, focusing on advancing racial, economic, and climate justice in the clean energy economy. She also serves on the Somerville Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change and the Massachusetts Energy Efficiency Advisory Council, with a background in equity and environmental justice planning at the Massachusetts DOER.
Alexis Washburn
Northeast Regional Director
Krishana Abrahim-Petrie is the Environmental Justice Program Manager at the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, where she ensures equity in environmental and energy policy. With a background in waste reduction, climate planning, and environmental justice, she holds a Master of Environmental Law and Policy from Vermont Law and Graduate School.
Krishana Abrahim-Petrie
Founder & Executive Director
Jeffrey Latessa is a Stakeholder Liaison for the IRS in Lowell, MA, where he communicates priority outreach messages, including federal clean energy tax credits. He joined the IRS in 2008 and holds a bachelor’s degree in communication from UMass Amherst and a Juris Doctor from the University of Connecticut School of Law.
Jeffrey Latessa
Stakeholder Liaison
Mark is a transportation thought leader and the Electric Transportation Program Manager at the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources, Leading by Example. With over a decade of experience in the EV community, he has developed and managed innovative EV programs, and holds a B.S. in Transportation from the University of Maryland.
Mark Scribner
Electric Transportation Program Manager
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Date
- Oct 09 2024
Time
- 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost
- $75.00
Location
Boston University, 43 Hawes Street, Ladd Room
- 43 Hawes Street, Boston, MA