Kyler Schmitz
Chief Revenue OfficerElectric Era
Kyler Schmitz serves as Chief Revenue Officer at Electric Era, bringing deep expertise in enterprise sales and technology leadership from his 10+ year tenure at Amazon Web Services. At AWS, he led B2B enterprise sales across North America, where his innovative sales methodologies and operating models drove double-digit revenue growth. A proud Montana State University graduate and former Marine Corps Reserve Officer, Kyler combines strategic vision with operational excellence to deliver exceptional customer outcomes. When not focused on Electric Era's EV charging solutions, he can be found exploring the Pacific Northwest's outdoors with his family.
Kyler Schmitz’s Session(s):
12:55 pm–1:25 pm | Wed, March 26, 2025
How Utilities Can Run Effective Managed Charging Programs for Residential and Commercial Customers
As EV adoption surges, utilities are under increasing pressure to balance grid reliability with customer demand. Managed charging programs offer a solution, enabling utilities to optimize energy consumption while maintaining a seamless user experience for residential and commercial customers, as well as level 2 and level 3 charging.
This session explores the core components of successful managed charging programs, from leveraging time-of-use rates and demand response strategies to integrating advanced software for real-time load management. Learn how utilities can design and implement programs that encourage residential EV owners to charge during off-peak hours while ensuring that commercial fleets meet operational needs without overburdening the grid.
Through case studies and expert insights, this session will highlight strategies for fostering partnerships with automakers, charging networks, and fleet operators, as well as the role of incentives and regulatory support in driving adoption. Attendees will leave with actionable steps to launch or refine managed charging initiatives that benefit utilities, customers, and the broader EV ecosystem.