Building Utility and Other Charging Partnerships

April 2, 2025

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Leading experts from Sysco, Electrada, and Exelon described the essential partnerships, especially utilities, for successful fleet electrification projects. The discussion helped participants identify the right service providers and build relationships with trusted partners, including how and when to work with the utility to understand site constraints; plan for coming capacity; and best implement charging projects.     

Watch the recording to learn:

  • How and when to engage essential charging transition partners such as utilities, charging service providers, hardware and software partners, engineering and construction firms 
  • How to evaluate electricity rates and programs to understand dollar per kWh or dollar per mile comparisons with existing operations 
  • What data to collect and share with partners for short- and long-term planning and scale 
  • How to plan for and avoid common infrastructure delays such as capacity upgrades, hardware backlogs, unqualified installation professionals, and more 
  • How to prepare for seamless utility, software, hardware, and vehicle integrations for launch and operations 
  • How to plan for and around construction and installations to minimize operational disruptions 

Webinar Speakers

Cristina Botero

Cristina Botero

Sr. Manager – Beneficial Electrification (BE)

ComEd (an Exelon Company)

Stephane Fosso

Stephane Fosso

Director, Fleet Technology & Electrification

Sysco

Richard Arndts

Richard Arndts

Vice President of Engineering

Electrada

Nate Springer

Nate Springer

Vice President, Market Development - Clean Transportation Solutions

TRC

(Moderator)