EV Charging Patterns & Utility Demand Curves

January 14, 2025 | Online :: Central Time

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“Great Event, speakers were organized, professional, and answered every question effectively.” Electric Vehicle Specialist, Energy New England

As electric vehicle (EV) adoption accelerates, the strain on electric utilities is becoming a critical issue, especially during peak demand periods. Uncontrolled EV charging can destabilize the grid, leading to inefficiencies and potential service disruptions. This course addresses these challenges by exploring the relationship between electric vehicle (EV) charging patterns and electric utility demand curves.  Participants will explore how various EV models and charging stations impact grid stability, particularly during high demand periods. Through time-series analysis, the course will reveal the strain of uncontrolled charging on the grid.  Potential solutions to this limitation that benefit both the utility operator, and individual or fleet manager will be identified. 

The course emphasizes visual learning over complex mathematics, fostering a comprehensive understanding of the concepts through accessible visualizations.

Register now to enhance your understanding of EV integration and its impact on the grid.

Learning Outcomes

• Define key terms and concepts related to EVs and charging infrastructure in utility contexts.
• Review the evolution of EV technology and its implications for utility infrastructure.
• Explain the core systems (generation, transmission, and distribution) involved in powering EV charging.
• Analyze utility supply and demand cycles to understand peak and light load conditions.
• Define and interpret EV charging curve shapes, including frequency, peak demand, and total energy consumption.
• Examine the impact of increased EV adoption on grid components, from customer service profiles to regional generation.
• Evaluate the challenges utilities face in forecasting EV adoption rates and their impact on grid demand.
• Assess the need for system upgrades in the absence of control strategies.
• Integrate demand curves and charging profiles to design optimal solutions for both utilities and EV operators.
• Evaluate the trade-offs between utility and fleet manager perspectives in charging control strategies.
• Explore how V2G technology can transform EVs from a load into a grid resource, enhancing grid stability and providing economic benefits.
• Discuss the integration of EVs into home or business energy strategies.
• Explore advancements in battery technology, fast charging, and the electrification of other modes of transport.

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 : Central Time

 

9:00 – 9:45 a.m. :: Introduction and Utility Language and Component Overview

Defining Electric Vehicles and Their Charging Infrastructure in Utility Terms

• Introduction to the terminology and key concepts utilities use to describe electric vehicles (EVs) and charging infrastructure.
• Explanation of the various components involved in EV integration, such as transformers, substation equipment, and distribution networks.

Evolution of Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure

• Overview of the historical development of EV technology and its impact on the power grid.
• Examination of the advancements in charging technology and how utilities have adapted over time.

9:45 – 10:15 a.m. :: Electric Vehicle and Charging Infrastructure

• A comprehensive look at the core systems—generation, transmission, and distribution—used to power EV charging.
• Discussion on how these systems are being upgraded to handle the additional load from EVs, with a focus on grid modernization efforts.
• Clarification of essential terms, such as power (kW) vs. energy (kWh), peak demand, and load factor, and how they apply to EV charging.
• Discussion on the importance of these metrics in managing and optimizing EV charging infrastructure.

10:15 – 10:30 a.m. :: Morning Break

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. :: Curves and Patterns for EV Charging and Utility Demand

• Analysis of an annual cycle of utility supply and demand to understand peak conditions, light load, and availability of different types of generation throughout the year
• Identify when specific components of the electric grid are at their most stressed and when they have flexibility
• Define curve shapes for EV charging including frequency of charging, peak demand, and total energy consumed
• Strategies for flattening the demand curve through time-of-use pricing, smart charging, and other load management techniques

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. :: Break for Lunch

1:00 – 2:00 p.m. :: Challenges Caused by Increased EV Adoption

• Detailed walkthrough of how the increase of EV adoption impacts each grid component, from individual customer service profiles up to regional generation
• Challenges with forecasting increased EV adoption
  • Examination of the difficulties utilities face in predicting the rate of EV adoption and the corresponding impact on grid demand.
  • Exploration of advanced forecasting models and tools being used by utilities to improve accuracy.
• Sizing of required system upgrades over time if no control strategies are enacted

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. :: Charging Control Strategy Design

• Combine the concepts of demand curves and charging profiles
  • Understand what an ideal solution from the utility perspective looks like
  • Understand what an ideal solution looks like from an individual owner or fleet manager perspective looks
• Optimizing potential solutions for both the utility and EV operator

3:00 – 3:15 p.m. :: Afternoon Break

3:15 – 4:00 pm. :: Opportunities from Vehicle to Grid

Examination of how V2G technology can transform EVs from a load into a grid resource, providing services such as frequency regulation, voltage support, and load balancing.

• Analysis of the impact of bidirectional charging on grid stability and the economic benefits for both utilities and EV owners.
• Using the concepts previously established, walk through the impacts on utility demand curves if EVs act as a source instead of a load
• Size the opportunity for a utility and how to build a value stream out of this application
• Identify challenges and mitigations from an EV operator perspective

4:00 – 4:30 p.m. :: The Future of Electric Vehicle Integration

• Coordinating EVs and distributed renewable energy
• Integrating EVs into whole home or business consumption strategies
• Evolving battery technology for fast charging
• Looking beyond passenger cars: the electrification of planes, trains, and other modes of transport, and the implications for the electric grid and utility planning

4:45 p.m. :: Course Adjourns

Michael Herzog, President and Founder, Resilient Electric Analytics

Mike Herzog, PE has almost 20 years of experience in the electric utility industry working from the utility and consultant perspective. He received his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and MBA from Creighton University. He is professionally licensed. His experience has touched on many areas from system planning and design, operations support and supporting customer experience.

Michael helps clients match their knowledge and experience with the data that describes their systems. That match is turned into usable and practical tools to define problems before looking for solutions. This improves reliability of systems and asset management.

We will be using Microsoft Teams to facilitate your participation in the upcoming event. You do not need to have an existing Teams account in order to participate in the broadcast – the course will play in your browser and you will have the option of using a microphone to speak with the room and ask questions, or type any questions in via the chat window and our on-site representative will relay your question to the instructor.

• Microsoft recommends downloading and installing the Teams app if possible. You may also use the Edge browser or Chrome.
• You will receive a separate email with a unique link to a personalized landing page which will include links to join all sessions of this event.
• If you are using a microphone, please ensure that it is muted until such time as you need to ask a question.
• The remote meeting connection will be open approximately 30 minutes before the start of the course. We encourage you to connect as early as possible in case you experience any unforeseen problems.

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If you are unable to attend at the scheduled date and time, we make recordings available to all attendees for 7 days after the event

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EV Charging Patterns & Utility Demand Curves

January 14, 2025 | Online

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Credits

EUCI is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training.

EUCI is authorized by IACET to offer 0.6 CEUs for this event

Requirements for Successful Completion of Program

Participants must sign in/out each day (or Log in for the entirety) and be in attendance for the entirety of the conference to be eligible for continuing education credit.

Instructional Methods

Case studies, PowerPoint presentations

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Upon successful completion of this event, program participants interested in receiving CPE credits will receive a certificate of completion.

Course CPE Credits: 6.5
There is no prerequisite for this Course.
Program field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
Advanced Preparation: None

EUCI is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its web site: www.nasbaregistry.org

 

Who Should Attend

 Utility, fleet & site/facilities representatives responsible for:

• Utility personnel (planners, operators, designers, customer support, product marketing, corporate communication, management, leadership)
• Fleet managers (Existing EV fleets and those considering conversion)
• Civic planning agencies
• Groups focused on encouraging the adoptions of electric vehicles