On Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Parkview at Cascades, the Electrification Coalition (EC) will host The Shift from Gas to Grid: A Roundtable on Transportation Electrification in Rural Communities.
The event will convene community leaders, industry representatives, and policymakers to discuss vehicle electrification in rural Florida. Participants will share insights on best practices, funding opportunities, and community needs.
The rapid growth in electric vehicles today is part of a fundamental shift in transportation. All Floridians and communities can benefit from the lower operating costs and increased economic development opportunities. Implementing charging infrastructure will also require a large-scale on-the-ground effort, which will create high-quality jobs for rural communities in Florida.
The event is free and open to rural community members. Parking is available in an on-site garage. Breakfast will be provided.
Registration is requested by Friday, February 24.
WHAT: The Shift from Gas to Grid: A Roundtable on Transportation Electrification in Rural Communities
WHEN: February 28, 2023, 9:30—11:30 A.M.
WHERE: Parkview at Cascades, 414 E. Bloxham, Tallahassee, FL 32301
The event will begin with a keynote address from Vice Admiral Lee Gunn of the United States Navy. Additional speakers include representatives from:
· Jacksonville Electric Authority
· Florida Department of Transportation
· SWTCH Charging Solutions
· FP&L
· Seminole Electric
· Leon County
· And more
About the Electrification Coalition:
The Electrification Coalition is a non-partisan, not-for-profit group committed to promoting policies and actions that facilitate the deployment of plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) on a mass scale in order to combat the economic, public health, and national security dangers caused by America’s dependence on oil. The EC works with a variety of stakeholders that represent the entire electrified transportation value chain, positioning the organization as a dedicated rallying point for an array of electrification allies. For more information, visit electrificationcoalition.org.
