Monroe, NJ (October 3, 2024) – Alliance for Action members gathered Thursday morning to hear from key experts about EV charging and infrastructure investments in New Jersey. 

The 2nd Annual EV Conference: Electrifying NJ Transportation hosted:

  • Stephen Banks, President, KMB Design Group
  • Cathleen Lewis, Clean Transportation Program Manager, NJ Board of Public Utilities
  • Dawn Neville, Manager of Electric Transportation, PSE&G
  • Ray Kaiser, Chief Innovation Officer, EVoke
  • Brandon McGarvey, Section Manager, Strategy & Policy, Rockland Electric
  • Jacob Sneedan, Senior Manager, Energy Efficiency Portfolio, Atlantic City Electric
  • Frank O’Connor, CEO, XLR8America.Net

Following our speakers was an informative panel discussion including:

  • Ray Kaiser, Chief Innovation Officer, EVoke 
  • Rich Berliner, Founder, Fifth Gen Media/ChargedUp!
  • Jerry Frost, Founder and Managing Partner, BETS Energy
  • John Stuart, Vice President of Business Development, EV Resource Group
  • Frank O’Connor, CEO, XLR8America.Net

EV infrastructure is still in its early stages but continues to evolve year over year. Our electric utility leaders outlined how they are preparing their infrastructure investments to develop long-term solutions. Other nationally known speakers touched on topics of supply chain management and manufacturing, competitive data centers, grid compatibility and stability, and demands for new power. 

There are many continuing phases of development to come within the next five years. The utilities continue to make large strides in the industry and create incentives for vendors and users. 

Join us at our next event on October 9th for the Essex County Chapter. Curious what’s going on in Ocean County? Join us on October 21st in Toms River for the Ocean County Chapter. 

Later this month we have our 50th Annual Eagle Awards! You don’t want to miss it! 

The Alliance for Action is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024. Since 1974, we’ve worked as a non-partisan and non-profit association representing thousands of business, labor, government, utility, education, professional, and other New Jersey leaders. Our mission is to improve New Jersey’s economy through the promotion of environmentally friendly capital construction and infrastructure investment.