Carl Lisek
Executive DirectorDrive Clean Indiana
Carl Lisek leads Drive Clean Indiana (DCI) as Executive Director of Indiana’s only designated Clean Cities Initiative to implement strategies to advance affordable, efficient, and clean transportation and fuels throughout the Hoosier State. He currently advocates for the State of Indiana on the deployment and collaboration of Electric Vehicles and Electric Vehicle Infrastructure to decarbonize Indiana’s transportation sector by shifting vehicles, fuels, and technologies that reduce transportation greenhouse gas emissions.
In 2022, Drive Clean Indiana coordinated over $30 million of Clean Transportation funding opportunities with its partners. This includes the deployment of EV charging infrastructure and EV vehicle deployment. Drive Clean Indiana in partnership with the State of Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) provides education, outreach, and marketing of the statewide electric initiative in collaboration with the Indiana Utility Group. Carl was inducted into the U.S. Department of Energy Clean Cities Hall of Fame in 2015.
Carl Lisek’s Session(s):
12:30 pm–1:00 pm | Thu, March 27, 2025
Considerations for Equitable EV Charging Infrastructure Deployment
As electric vehicle (EV) adoption accelerates, ensuring equitable access to charging infrastructure has become essential. This session will explore strategies for deploying EV charging stations in a way that prioritizes community needs and supports broader accessibility. Attendees will learn the importance of community engagement and education to address diverse needs, with insights into how ongoing outreach with stakeholders and local organizations can help shape projects that genuinely serve all groups. We’ll discuss how to use equity data effectively to identify disparities in access and pinpoint where charging infrastructure is most needed. Additionally, the session will cover critical factors in assessing the viability of EV charging sites—such as affordability, accessibility, reliability, location, and safety—to ensure that these investments yield sustainable, equitable outcomes for all.