Will DeRuve

VP of North American Sales
Lynkwell

Will DeRuve is the VP of North American Sales for Lynkwell, an innovative energy technology company with a mission to transform how the world connects clean, renewable, and sustainable energy solutions with the evolving electric infrastructure. He leads the teams focused on delivering solutions across North America for Lynkwell's Enterprise fleet customers, Government sector customers, Channel Solutions, and Investment Firms.

Will is an experienced fleet management professional as well as an EV driver himself. His tenacious work ethic and team-oriented approach are what drive his continued success. Will’s background and experience enable him to provide valuable insight and expertise while building relationships within the growing EV market.

Will DeRuve’s Session(s):

11:30 am–12:10 pm | Wed, March 26, 2025

Utility + Charging Provider Partnerships: Solutions for Customer Charging Needs

The success of EV charging infrastructure depends on strong collaboration between utilities and charging providers. This panel will explore how these partnerships can streamline charging deployment, improve customer experience, and ensure long-term asset utilization. Industry experts will discuss key challenges, such as multi-family dwelling installations, demand charge management, and data reporting, while also addressing forward-looking topics like load management and vehicle-grid integration. Attendees will gain insights into how utilities and charging providers can work together to expand EV charging access efficiently and effectively.

Key Takeaways:

Seamless End-User Experience: Strategies for ensuring a smooth charging experience through strong utility-charging provider collaboration.
Multi-Family Charging Challenges: Innovative approaches to overcoming power capacity issues and boosting charger utilization in multi-family dwellings.
Avoiding Stranded Assets: Best practices for ensuring installed chargers remain functional and well-utilized over time.
Demand Charge Management: How utilities and charging providers can work together on rate structures, demand response, and power throttling solutions.
Data Reporting & Program Success: The role of data in regulatory compliance, funding justification, and optimizing EV programs.
Future Considerations: Emerging trends in load management, vehicle-grid integration, and evolving utility programs to support EV adoption.

Join this discussion to learn how utilities and charging providers can drive EV infrastructure expansion while balancing grid stability, affordability, and customer needs.

12:45 pm–1:45 pm | Wed, March 26, 2025

EV Charging Answers Bar

Did you miss your chance to meet a speaker 1:1 or get your question answered in a session? Speakers will host 1-hour sessions at dedicated lounges at our EV Charging Answers Bar on the Expo floor. Attendees can join on a first-come, first-served basis to ask questions and network with our speaker hosts. Plan ahead by reviewing speaker bios and company information listed below.

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