Gregg Kresge
Senior Manager, Utility Engagement and Transportation ElectrificationWorld Resources Institute
Greggory ("Gregg") Kresge is Senior Manager, Utility Engagement and Transportation Electrification at the World Resources Institute (WRI) – a global non-profit focusing on school bus electrification, vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) integration. Prior to joining WRI, Gregg worked for Hawaiian Electric and the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation servicing the islands of Hawaii, Maui, Lanai, Moloka`i, Oahu, Saipan, Tinian and Rota. In various capacities over a span of 16 years, he managed electric and municipal utilities in environmental compliance, power generation, renewable energy resources and electric vehicle charger deployments. He is an EV owner and driver since 2013 and actively participates in and promotes managed charging, virtual power plant (VPP), DER integrated storage and vehicle-to-home programs. Gregg holds several degrees including Doctor of Philosophy in Sustainability and Green Building, Master of Business Administration in Sustainability, Master of Science in Environmental Management, and Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Communications. Gregg is also a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, LEED Accredited Professional in Building Design and Construction (AP BD&C) and a Home Energy Survey Professional (HESP).
Gregg Kresge’s Session(s):
10:45 am–11:30 am | Wed, March 26, 2025
Tackling Operational Challenges: Education and Communication Insights to Help Utilities Best Support Their Customers
As the electrification of fleets increases, utilities are expecting a tremendous amount of load growth on the grid. In talking with several utilities, approximately 85% of the interconnections can move forward to install reliable charging infrastructure. The misconception is that utilities are unable to handle the new load requirements. In actuality, the majority of the connections can be made without hefty infrastructure improvements. In cases of grid congestion, new tools are becoming available to the utility and the customer to manage the load. Namely, these solutions can include site energy efficiency improvements, automated load management, flexible connections, and stationary energy storage.
Discussion topics include:
- How to engage early with customers to discuss energy solutions that benefit both the customer and the grid and provide regular feedback on energy usage with new EV loads.
- Effective tools and strategies to communicate energy management solutions clearly and support customer understanding.
- Prioritize customer education on managing EV charging to avoid peak times and support grid stability.
- Integrate renewable energy solutions to enhance grid resilience and promote sustainable energy use with EV adoption.