Agenda - August 12, 2025 ZEV Equity Task Force Meeting

  • Welcome, Katherine Dillon, ZEV Equity Task Force Co-lead, California Air Resources Board (CARB) (10:00 - 10:05 a.m.)
  • How California is Prioritizing ZEVs and Next Steps, Chris Grundler, Deputy Executive Officer, CARB (10:05 -10:20 a.m.)
  • Tribal and Rural Tour Recap, Lisa Chiladakis, ZEV Equity Task Force Co-lead, CARB (10:20 – 10:30 a.m.)
  • GO-Biz ZEV Equity Definition and Action Plan Update and Next Steps, Nidia Erceg, ZEV Equity Advocate, Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development and Irene Takako Farr, Senior Associate, The Better World Group (10:30-10:45 a.m.)
  • Electric For All – The Way Forward is Electric Campaign, Munni Krishna, Head of Business Development, Veloz  (10:45 – 11:00 a.m.)
  • Bridging the Gap: EV Charging for All Housing Types 
    To build a successful market for ZEVs in California, electric vehicle (EV) charging must be widely available, easy to use, and accessible to all communities. This includes drivers in low-income and disadvantaged areas who live in multi-unit dwellings. Speakers will highlight recent codes and standards, share real-world case studies, and discuss innovative programs and funding opportunities to help meet this critical need. (11:00 – 11:55 a.m.)
    • Latest Codes and Standards for EV Charging at Apartments and Condos, Tyler Mayo, Title 24 Regulations Manager, California Department of Housing and Community Development
    • Funding EV Charging through Communities in Charge, Phil Cazel, Air Pollution Specialist, California Energy Commission
    • Installation and Success Stories for EV Charging at Apartments and Condos, Sherry Bryan, Electric Vehicles Charging Program Director, Ecology Action
    • Resources, Best Practices and Case Studies for EV Charging at Apartments and Condos, Anna Guida, Program Manager, Forth Mobility
  • Closing Remarks, Katherine Dillon, CARB (11:55 – 12:00 p.m.)