Insights into electric vehicles in the built environment

With the Australian Government putting millions of dollars towards adoption of electric vehicles there is no doubt that the complete take-up of emissions-free vehicles across our communities is only a few years away.  

Join this online session to examine the current state of the industry and its future. We will examine how the influx of EV will impact the built environment, how the industry can prepare and what is already being done.

This session will cover:

• Findings from the ACT  EV trial  for vehicle-to-grid (V2G) experimentation
• Ways of upgrading workplace power supply to allow for on-site fast charging
• Improving access to charging refuelling sites
• Future proofing properties for charges to be added as needed
• Current policies and regulations
• Retrofitting in practice, and how to manage the power source at peak times

This is a unique opportunity to learn about the current state of electric vehicles and charging solutions in Australia, as well to learn about the results from the retrofitting trials on a large scale.  Hear insights from our experts and put your questions to them.

Speakers

Bjorn Sturmberg - Australian National University

Research Lead Battery Storage & Grid Integration Program

About Bjorn

Dr Bjorn Sturmberg is a Research Leader in the Battery Storage and Grid Integration Program where he is engaged in projects on grid integration of distributed energy resources and electric vehicles, advanced sensors, power system security, energy analytics, policy and regulations, and social acceptance of new energy technology. He holds a PhD from The University of Sydney for his research on nanostructured solar cells, which earnt him a scholarship from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency. He is a former Myer Innovation Fellow and founder of SunTenants, a social enterprise that makes solar work for rental properties, and spearheaded the Stucco Solar + Storage project that transformed an apartment building into a solar and storage powered microgrid. He is a regular contributor to energy policy discussions in the public press and industry consultations, and is a passionate open-source advocate who has developed multiple software packages that are used internationally.

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Tim Washington - Jet Charge

Founder

About Tim

Tim Washington is the founder and director of JET Charge, Australia's largest EV charging infrastructure business. JET Charge is also a co-founder of Chargefox, Australia's largest EV Charging network. Tim is also the Chair of the Electric Vehicle Council, the peak body for the electric vehicle industry in Australia.

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Anthony Weinberg - Waverley Council

Regional Environment Program Coordinator

About Anthony

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