Full Agenda

The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) leadership will welcome attendees and set the stage for its inaugural Transportation Energy Summit.

Hear directly from State Energy Offices as they share what’s moving forward at the intersection of transportation and energy. Panelists will compare approaches to advancing use of alternative fuels, strategic energy planning, community engagement and education, emerging research priorities, and economic development opportunities. Topics to be explored include implementation challenges like funding constraints, data gaps, siting and permitting, and cross-agency coordination. Attendees will leave with practical ideas, peer connections, and a clearer picture of where states could collaborate to accelerate progress.

State Energy Offices are on the front lines of transportation electrification and grid planning, and the best outcomes come from planning ahead. This panel will explore proactive strategies to forecast charging demand, align grid and transportation investments, and coordinate across agencies and stakeholders to support adoption while managing costs and reliability. Attendees will leave with practical planning frameworks and examples that can be adapted to their state’s priorities and programs.

Medium- and heavy-duty vehicle electrification is accelerating, and charging hubs are becoming essential infrastructure for fleets, freight corridors, and logistics centers. This session will explore how states can help move hubs from concept to operation—site selection, power needs and upgrades, utility engagement, funding and finance, and ensuring reliable uptime for mission-critical use – while coordinating with neighboring states to energize key corridors. State Energy Office staff will gain practical insights to speed deployment and maximize economic and emissions benefits.

Interconnection and grid integration is necessary for deploying electric vehicle (EV) charging at scale. This session highlights innovative approaches—tools, processes, and partnerships—that streamline utility coordination, accelerate permitting and interconnection timelines, and reduce upgrade costs while maintaining safety and reliability. State Energy Office staff will leave with actionable strategies to help projects move faster from application to energization.

Electric vehicles can be flexible grid assets that support reliability, affordability, and resilience. This session will explore managed charging and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) strategies, including the technology, rate design, and program models that can shift load, reduce peak costs, and support renewable integration. Speakers will share real-world pilots and lessons learned on customer participation, interoperability, equity, and the regulatory and utility coordination needed to scale. Attendees will leave with practical pathways for turning EV adoption into measurable grid benefits.

As EVs and charging infrastructure expand, emergency responders need up-to-date training to operate safely and confidently in new scenarios. This session will highlight effective EV and charging-related responder training models, common gaps, and how states can coordinate partners, funding, and curricula to scale consistent programs statewide. State Energy Office staff will leave with clear, practical ways to support local agencies and strengthen readiness across their state.

With growing demand for limited public dollars, incentive programs must be targeted, transparent, and outcomes driven. This session will share best practices for designing and administering transportation electrification incentives—right-sizing awards, leveraging private capital, prioritizing equity and high-impact use cases, and tracking performance to refine programs over time. State Energy Office staff will gain practical lessons to stretch funds further while accelerating measurable results.

This session will outline the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) transportation priorities and the programs, tools, and technical assistance available to help states and the private sector accelerate alternative fuel and electrification goals. Speakers will highlight practical pathways for state–federal coordination, and State Energy Office staff will leave with clear takeaways on where to engage DOE and how to position state initiatives for successful collaboration.

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is emerging as a key lever for cutting aviation emissions, and states are increasingly exploring how to support production, supply chains, and demand for this biofuel. This session will cover SAF pathways and feedstocks, market and policy drivers, and practical roles for State Energy Offices—from coordinating stakeholders to aligning incentives and infrastructure planning. Attendees will leave with a clearer view of near-term opportunities and how to position their state to participate in a growing SAF economy.

Alternative fuels like renewable diesel, biodiesel, renewable natural gas, and propane can deliver near-term emissions reductions while supporting economic development. This session will unpack the current landscape: where these fuels fit best, what data and sustainability questions states should ask, and how programs can best support priority use cases. State Energy Office staff will leave with a clearer framework for aligning alternative fuel strategies with state transportation goals.

Get the latest from Washington, D.C. on federal transportation policy—what’s moving in Congress (including Surface Transportation Reauthorization) and what it could mean for state programs and planning. This session will cover the newest developments affecting transportation funding and policies. State Energy Office staff will leave with a clear “what changed, what’s next, and what to watch” view for the months ahead.

As EV batteries retire from vehicles, second-life applications could provide lower-cost energy storage and flexible grid support—if the market can move from pilots to scalable deployments. This session will examine real-world use cases, performance and safety considerations, standards and warranty questions, and policy levers that can help unlock bankable projects. State Energy Office staff will gain practical insights on how second-life batteries can advance affordability, resilience, and electrification goals.

Battery supply chains are rapidly evolving, with growing focus on critical minerals, domestic manufacturing, and end-to-end transparency. This session will cover the basics State Energy Offices need to know—critical mineral extraction and sourcing, emerging battery labeling and data transparency efforts, and key safety and cost considerations across manufacturing, transport, use, and storage. Attendees will leave with practical insights to inform program design, procurement, and stakeholder coordination while advancing safe, responsible electrification and economic development efforts.

Transportation demand is shifting quickly as autonomous vehicles and ride share fleets scale—changing where, when, and how people and vehicles move. This session will explore emerging mobility trends and their implications for vehicle efficiency, congestion, charging and fueling needs, grid impacts, curb and corridor planning, and access. State Energy Office staff will leave with practical planning considerations and early signals to watch as they align transportation and energy strategies for the next decade.