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Optimizing EV Charging for a Smarter Grid: How WeaveGrid Connects Drivers, Utilities, and Clean Energy with Kendall Cody


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Summary
If you're curious about how electric vehicles can play a bigger role in stabilizing our power grid—and how drivers can actually get paid to charge smarter—this episode of Grid Connections is a must-listen. We sit down with Kendall Cody, Director of Marketing and Communications at WeaveGrid, to explore how their intelligent software is helping utilities and EV drivers work together to unlock cheaper, cleaner, and more reliable charging. From behind-the-scenes insights on utility partnerships to real-world examples of managed charging programs across California, Colorado, and Maryland, this episode offers a front-row seat to the future of grid-integrated EVs. Whether you're a utility professional, EV owner, policy advocate, or just passionate about clean energy innovation, you’ll leave this conversation with a clearer view of how software, data, and smart infrastructure are reshaping the electric mobility landscape.
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Takeaways

1. Why utility-backed EV incentives are more than just rebates
Kendall explains how WeaveGrid’s programs go beyond one-time perks, offering ongoing savings and rewards for EV owners who charge at optimal times.

2. The growing role of telematics in managed EV charging
Discover how direct API partnerships with automakers allow WeaveGrid to deliver seamless charging optimization—without compromising user privacy or vehicle control.

3. How AI detects EV ownership using smart meter data
WeaveGrid’s machine learning models can identify EVs at residential addresses just by analyzing electricity usage spikes—enabling smarter outreach and program design.

4. The equity challenge: Making EV programs accessible to all
Utilities are focused on ensuring managed charging doesn’t just benefit luxury EV owners. Learn how WeaveGrid helps broaden access across income levels and housing types.

5. Why multifamily housing is the next frontier in EV charging
WeaveGrid is launching new utility pilots to address the unique constraints of shared charging infrastructure in apartments and condos—unlocking untapped adoption potential.

6. How vehicle-to-home (V2H) may outpace vehicle-to-grid (V2G)
Kendall shares why using your EV to power your home during peak grid times may be more achievable (and practical) than sending energy back to the grid—at least for now.

7. What "invisible EV charging" could look like in the future
The future of managed charging may not involve apps or dashboards at all. WeaveGrid envisions fully integrated experiences directly inside automaker and utility apps—no extra logins, no new accounts, just clean charging in the background.


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