Energy Storage
Electric Vehicles & VPP
Introduction to EV Charger Energization
1 hour
to complete
Last updated 10/2025
About this course
Building upon a technical report developed by the Energy Policy Research Institute (EPRI) and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC), and insights from IREC’s Charging Smart program, the Introduction to EV Charger Energization course serves as an introductory course is one of three courses in the series.
This course includes two modules that cover the context and background information for the modules that follow and the steps of a typical energization process for EV charger projects.
This course includes two modules that cover the context and background information for the modules that follow and the steps of a typical energization process for EV charger projects.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze the EV charger energization process also known as the “energization journey,” and examine key stakeholder roles, project size variations, ownership considerations, and critical decision points across the multi-step implementation process.
- Review key background information and context relevant to the course series.
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Course outline
2 modules
1 hour to complete
18 minutes
of video lectures
Welcome • 6 assignments
Welcome
Welcome • 6 assignments
Welcome
Meet the instructors and learn about available courses
- About the Authors
- Course Background (04:03 minutes)
- A Grid Connection Roadmap for Utilities to Support Small Electric Vehicle (EV) Customers: Streamlining Utility Service Connections and Customer Engagement for Small Fleet and Multi-Family Housing EV Charging (DOE Project EE0010632)
- Charging Smart
- Course Series Overview (01:27 minutes)
- Course Series Key Terminology (.pdf)
Module 1 • 2 assignments
Steps in the EV Charger Energization Process
Module 1 • 2 assignments
Steps in the EV Charger Energization Process
Analyze the EV charger energization process also known as the “energization journey,” and examine key stakeholder roles, project size variations, ownership considerations, and critical decision points across the multi-step implementation process.
- Key Terminology: Steps in the EV Charger Energization Process (.pdf)
- Steps in the EV Charger Energization Process (12:51 minutes)
Authors
Catelyn Sweeney
Regulatory Policy Specialist, Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC)
As a Regulatory Policy Specialist, Catelyn supports the Regulatory team’s efforts to streamline the energization of distributed energy resources, particularly Electric Vehicle Service Equipment (EVSE) for large loads, focusing on medium- and heavy-duty EVs. Prior to joining the Regulatory team, Catelyn supported IREC’s Local Initiatives team as a Program Manager. As a...
David Golembeski
Senior Program Manager, Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC)
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