Jason Zimbler
Director, Light Duty VehicleCALSTART
Jason Zimbler is the Light Duty Vehicle Director at CALSTART, where he coordinates and implements large federal and state vehicle electrification and charging infrastructure programs. Jason advances policy initiatives that support ZEV requirements and establish bold post-2025 standards, regulations and market animation.
Prior to joining CALSTART, Jason oversaw electric vehicle initiatives at NYSERDA, including market development programs, technology demonstrations, utility interactions related to the electrification of transport as well as EV outreach and education programs. He performed policy and market research on sector initiatives including improving the business case for EV charging station infrastructure, as well as smart mobility programs. Prior to NYSERDA Jason was a Director at HBO. Jason earned a Masters of Public Administration at Columbia SIPA with a concentration in Clean Energy Policy, a Masters of Fine Arts from Brooklyn College and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame.
Jason Zimbler’s Session(s):
8:00 am–9:00 am | Wed, March 26, 2025
ST14: Workplace EV Charging
As more organizations look to provide EV charging at the workplace, questions remain around how to navigate infrastructure, incentives, partnerships, and long-term planning. This session brings together diverse perspectives from across the EV ecosystem to explore what’s working, what’s needed, and how stakeholders — from employers to cities to contractors – can collaborate to scale deployment effectively.
We’ll discuss current market dynamics, common pain points, and emerging best practices in workplace charging. Whether you’re looking to deploy charging for your workforce, support customers as a service provider, or connect users to funding and technical support, this session will offer actionable insights and pathways to get involved.
Takeaways
- Explore challenges and opportunities in deploying workplace EV charging infrastructure
- Learn how employers, cities, and utilities can work together to expand access
- Understand what resources and support are available to help scope and implement projects
- Hear examples of cross-sector collaboration driving successful deployments
- Connect with national initiatives working to accelerate workplace EV adoption
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