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EV Business

EV Business

Written by: Lawrence Harte
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EV business podcast helps companies, industry professionals and enthusiasts to discover, select and implement new electric vehicle technologies, innovations and systems. EV Business Podcast sessions are a mix of interviews with industry experts and topic and lesson guides on EV technologies, systems & services. It seems each day there is a new EV technology, service, acronym, or other information that is dramatically changing your business or job. In addition to learning cool stuff like personalized and emotional EVs - yes, this is for real – you will also discover new things you can do to improve EVs for your company, product, or job.2024 Economics
Episodes
  • 117 - EV Charging Grants & Incentives: How to Get Funding for Installation and Ongoing Operations Costs
    Dec 29 2025

    Many EV Charging System owners and business operators want to find, qualify for, and secure grants and incentives to help cover the high costs of installing and operating EV chargers—but the process can seem overwhelming. Here's the shocking part: in addition to programs that fund up to 80% of equipment and installation costs, there are hidden grants, incentives, and tax credits that can also cover operational expenses and rebates few people know exist. Yet most applicants struggle with complex applications, unclear eligibility rules, maintenance requirements, and narrow funding windows that make it easy to miss out. In this podcast session, you'll discover how to identify the most valuable EV charging grants and incentives, understand what they really cover, and learn proven strategies to apply and manage them successfully.

    Topics Covered:

    EV Charging Grants & Incentives
    Grants & Incentive Surprises?
    Federal Grant Options
    State Incentive Programs
    Utility Rebate Programs
    Local Municipality Grants
    Private Grant Sources
    Hidden Incentive Discovery
    Carbon Credits Monetization
    Carbon Credit Ownership Rights
    Funding Eligibility Rules
    Implementation Manual Requirements
    Required Documentation Packages
    ADA Access Requirements
    OCPP Certification Requirements
    Tax Credit Stacking

    About Willie More - EV Charging Grants and Incentives Expert

    Willie Moore is an EV funding, rebates, and incentive specialist at Resound Energy, where he helps organizations navigate the complex landscape of grants, utility incentives, and clean-energy funding programs that support EV charging and electrification projects. He brings leadership and project-development experience across energy efficiency, renewable energy, and transportation electrification, with a focus on helping commercial and multifamily property owners reduce upfront costs and improve project ROI. Willie has worked with public and private stakeholders to identify eligible funding sources, prepare incentive documentation, and align EV charging projects with utility and government program requirements. His work supports faster deployment of EV infrastructure while minimizing financial and compliance risk for site hosts and developers.

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    47 mins
  • 116 - How Public EV Charging at Apartments and MDUs Boosts Utilization and Profits
    Dec 8 2025

    Apartment complexes and MDU owners face growing pressure to offer reliable, accessible, and profitable EV charging that connects seamlessly with public EV charging networks. Here's the surprising truth — public-access chargers at apartments see 50–80% higher utilization than resident-only units, and properties that enable public use can unlock up to 40% more in financial incentives. Yet many owners and integrators struggle with charger-to-network compatibility issues, billing system errors, and loss of property branding once chargers go public.
    In this podcast episode, we'll unpack how to overcome these hurdles and discover proven ways to deploy EV charging systems that work flawlessly with public networks—boosting revenue, reliability, and resident satisfaction.

    Topics Covered:

    What is Public EV Charging at Apartment Complexes?
    Why are Public EV Charging at Apartment Complexes Important?
    Key Types of EV Charging Ownership Business Models
    How does Public EV Charging at Apartment Complexes Work - Basically?
    What are Typical Public Charger Utilization Rates at Apartments?
    How Long Does it Take to Setup Public EV Charging at Apartment Complexes?
    What are Public Access Revenue Opportunities at Apartments?
    What are key Incentives for Public Charging at Apartment Complexes?
    What Services and/or Equipment are Needed to Setup Public EV Charging at Apartments?
    EV Charger-to-Network Compatibility
    How to Manage Public and Resident EV Charger Access
    EV Charger User Groups for Access Control
    Public EV Charger Permitting Timelines
    Will Public EV Charging at Apartment Complexes and MDUs Work with Most Systems?
    How to Prevent Non-Resident EV Charger Overuse
    Is Training Required for Public EV Charging at Apartments?

    About Expert Mike Battaglia

    Mike Battaglia is Blink's President and CEO. He has over 30 years of leadership and development experience with growth strategy, global operations, and EV infrastructure expansion and has overseen Blink's rapid global expansion and service and product launches. He previously worked at J.D. Power, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., and SmartDisk, and up until earlier this year served as Blink's COO before being promoted to President and CEO. He has led Blink's revenue growth, has overseen the global rollout of EV chargers in multifamily residences, workplaces, fleets and public venues, and has been recognized among industry leaders driving EV adoption and sustainability in transport.

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    23 mins
  • 115 - Smart Energy Management for EV Charging Systems at Apartments and MDUs
    Oct 13 2025

    Adding EV chargers to apartments and multi-dwelling units appears to strain the property's electrical capacity, creating a major barrier to adoption. Shockingly, without smart energy management, 90% of apartment EV charging projects stall before installation even begins. The challenges are clear: costly and disruptive electrical upgrades, underutilized infrastructure that could instead support up to four times more EVs with smart load balancing, and excessive utility demand charges that can be reduced by as much as 40%. Smart load management not only reduces costs but also prepares properties to meet upcoming EV charging requirements and regulatory mandates. Load management can help to fulfill or plan for upcomding EV Charging requirements and regulations. In this session, you'll discover how smart EV charger energy management unlocks scalable, cost-effective EV charging installations and expansions while minimizing electrical requirements—making it essential listening for property owners, integrators, and EV industry leaders alike.

    Topics Covered:

    What is Smart EV Charger Energy Management?
    Cost Savings from Load Management
    Shared Circuit Charging Configuration
    Software-Based Energy Management
    Local vs. Cloud Load Balancing
    Apartment EV Charging Deployment
    Priority Charging and User Requests
    OCPP Protocol Integration
    Transparency and User Communication
    Electrical Design and Installation Steps
    EV Readiness Ordinances Compliance
    Utility Demand Charge Reduction
    Assigned Parking and Charging Access
    Property Manager and Resident Training
    Equipment Compatibility and Vendor Vetting
    Metrics for Measuring Deployment Success

    About Expert Guest Cory Miller:

    Cory Miller is the Co-Founder and CEO of PlugOp Technologies. He has over 8 years of leadership and development experience with EV charging systems, energy management strategies, and battery optimization. Cory has conducted advanced research at Ohio State University's Center for Automotive Research and authored multiple international conference and journal papers on charging optimization and battery degradation modeling. He has founded PlugOp Technologies to deliver scalable EV charging solutions for multi-family properties, helping renters access reliable charging while ensuring fast ROI for property owners. He has combined technical expertise with business development skills to create innovations that make EV adoption practical, profitable, and sustainable.

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    35 mins
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