December 16, 2024
Author: Tayna LaPierre
Balancing Readiness and Investment
As we near the end of 2024, the EVSE market continues to grow and evolve at a remarkable pace. This week, I had the opportunity to engage with industry leaders and discuss some of the pressing challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. These conversations highlighted a recurring theme: the delicate balance between readiness and investment in this rapidly changing market.
One of my key discussions was with a leading Regional Service Agency (RSA). Their investors are currently hesitant to purchase additional EVSE testing equipment, citing a “chicken before the egg” scenario. Their stance? They need a large-scale client requiring DC-level EVSE testing before making the investment. However, the lack of ready-to-go equipment is causing some of their potential clients to explore procuring their own solutions, potentially bypassing the RSA altogether. This raises an important question: Are they losing out on opportunities by waiting for a big client instead of proactively demonstrating their commitment to the market? Having the equipment in place could signal their readiness to serve and attract the very clients they are hoping for.
Budget Challenges in State Agencies
In another conversation, I spoke with a state weights and measures organization that is grappling with budget challenges as they prepare for anticipated DC-level legislation for accuracy compliance. They’re wondering how other states are managing this transition and whether their struggles are unique or part of a broader trend. The question of how to fund upgrades for compliance is one that weighs heavily on many states as they look toward 2025 and beyond.
Meeting the Standards for Repeatability
I also had an interesting exchange with another RSA currently using Man-in-the-Middle (MiTM) cables for repeatability tests. While these cables are effective for some scenarios, they fall short in meeting the strict standards for reproducing the exact same test conditions required for true repeatability. For these cases, a load emulator, like TESCO’s PL4150, is necessary to deliver the precision and consistency regulators demand. It was a valuable discussion that reinforced the importance of understanding the technical nuances of compliance testing and the tools required to meet these evolving standards.
Excited to Join the NCWM EVSE Technical Training Committee
On a personal note, I’m excited to share that I joined the NCWM EVSE Technical Training Committee this week. It’s an honor to be part of such an amazing team working toward advancing EVSE standards and ensuring accurate and reliable compliance practices. I’m looking forward to contributing to the important work being done and collaborating with some of the brightest minds in the industry.
Ending the Year with Festive Cheer
On a lighter note, as the holiday season approaches, we’re wrapping up the year in festive style at TESCO Metering with our annual Ugly Sweater Contest! It’s a fun way to celebrate the season and reflect on a year of growth, innovation, and hard work.
Looking Ahead to 2025
As I prepare for some time off the week of December 23rd, I want to thank everyone I’ve had the pleasure of working with this year. This will be my last blog post of 2024, but I’m looking forward to kicking off 2025 with a bang at the NCWM conference in January. If you’ll be attending, I hope to see you there!
To everyone in the EVSE community, happy holidays and best wishes for a successful and exciting 2025. Let’s continue to build a more accurate, reliable, and innovative EVSE future together.
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