Our VP of Partnerships & Project Development, Lance Irwin, has been selected to join the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) Cooperative Advisory Board (CAB) for the Rural Electric Utility Workflow Improvements for Rapid EVSE Development (REWIRED) project. 

REWIRED is a cooperative agreement between NRECA Research & EERE (Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy). This agreement provides over $2 million of federal funding over a 3 year period (June 2024 to May 2027). The project aims to reduce the soft costs associated with EVSE deployment. The key objectives of the initiative are:

• Improving EVSE Deployment Efficiency
• Supporting Grid Management and Reliability
• Community Engagement and Workforce Development

According to Cooperative, the initiative is based on the idea that by streamlining processes and workflows, cooperatives and rural utilities can facilitate faster deployment of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure to support the growth of electric vehicles. An additional goal of this approach is to help manage the increased demand on the grid more effectively, ensuring that the integration of EVSE is both reliable and efficient. Seven States’ involvement in the initiative will aid in delivering real-time information that member LPCs and partners can use to make innovative decisions about the grid of the future. 

This appointment demonstrates how Seven States is representing the interests of member LPCs in a variety of arenas where important decisions are shaping the future of the energy industry. Be sure to stay updated on all Seven States current news & events here.