The Introduction to Charging Smart webinar dives into what the program is and how it can help local governments achieve their electric vehicle (EV) readiness goals. This webinar offers remarks from program staff at the Great Plains Institute, the Interstate Renewable Energy Council, as well as community spotlights and remarks from a local government official from a Charging Smart Silver-designated community.

Speakers include:

• Ed Gilliland, Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives, Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC)
• Mackenzie Love, Senior Program Manager, Great Plains Institute (GPI)
• Mikala Larson, Sustainability Specialist, City of Hopkins, Minnesota
• Thea Yagerlener, Senior Program Manager, IREC