How PSE&G Is Powering New Jersey’s EV Future with Scalable, Equitable Infrastructure with Dawn Neville

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Summary
Dawn Neville, PSE&G's Manager of Electric Transportation, shares how New Jersey’s largest utility is scaling EV infrastructure through innovative programs, strategic grid investments, and a focus on equity. From supporting multi-unit dwelling charging to enabling fleet electrification, Dawn breaks down how PSE&G is preparing the grid for mass EV adoption while ensuring access for all communities. Whether you're in policy, utilities, or EV deployment, this episode delivers actionable insights into the future of clean transportation.
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Takeaways

1. Customer education is key — PSE&G is investing in outreach and education to help customers understand the benefits and logistics of EV charging, especially for first-time EV buyers.
2. Utility incentives aren’t just for residential drivers — PSE&G offers tailored programs for commercial fleets and workplace charging to accelerate large-scale electrification.
3. Partnerships with local governments are accelerating deployment — Collaboration with municipalities is helping streamline permitting and siting for public charging infrastructure.
4. Data-driven planning is shaping the grid of the future — PSE&G is using EV adoption forecasts and geospatial mapping to proactively plan grid upgrades before bottlenecks emerge.
5. Interoperability matters — Dawn emphasized the importance of building charging networks that work across different hardware and software platforms to ensure a seamless user experience.
6. Equity is embedded from the start — Rather than retrofitting equity considerations, PSE&G bakes them into program design, with targeted incentives and outreach to underserved communities.

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