ED Focus Roundtable: EV Infrastructure & Opportunities
As Bismarck-Mandan continues to progress, the need for electric vehicle infrastructure, and other alternative transportation infrastructure, will grow. EVs present opportunities and challenges for our community as we begin to establish supporting infrastructure and embrace alternative transportation technologies. To provide business and industry professionals insight into EV infrastructure and their potential role in the development of a supporting network, the Bismarck Mandan Chamber EDC will feature a roundtable discussion with EV industry experts on Thursday, September 12.
Topics include:
- Charging stations and supporting infrastructure
- Role of EV in economic development
- Insight into EV development projects in other communities
10:15 - 10:30am: Registration
10:30 - 10:35am: Introduction/Welcome
10:35 – 11:15am: Electric Vehicle Infrastructure & Opportunities
- Matthew Blackler, CEO, ZEF Energy
- Josh Schaffner, Energy Services Supervisor, Capital Electric Power Cooperative
Refreshments provided.
Please contact Ryan (rparsons@bmcedc.com) for more information.
About Matthew & ZEF Energy: Matthew Blackler is the CEO of ZEF Energy, and has successfully worked with cities, utilities, non-profit, and for-profit partners to provide reliable and cost-effective electric vehicle charging across the midwest.
ZEF's mission to support the "Electrify Everything" movement coupled with a Beneficial Load Growth approach is a key way to achieve both regulatory policy objectives and utility business model objectives. We provide products and services to accelerate that mission. ZEF works hard to source locally, and proudly manufacture our own line of smart charging products in Montevideo, MN.

Date and Time
Thursday Sep 12, 2019
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
Thursday, September 12th
10:15am - 11:30am
Location
Bismarck Mandan Chamber EDC
1640 Burnt Boat Dr., Bismarck
Fees/Admission
$15.00 - Chamber EDC Members
$25.00 - General Admission
Contact Information
Ryan Parsons
701-223-5660
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