\u201cCharging infrastructure only works if it matches how people actually live,\u201d Wise told Refresh Miami.<\/p>\n
The company has spent the past two years evolving from an energy storage business into a fast-growing EV infrastructure provider focused on what Wise sees as the industry\u2019s next phase: moving beyond simply installing chargers and toward building charging networks that people can actually depend on.<\/p>\n
That strategy recently led to one of PositivEnergy\u2019s biggest wins yet. The company was selected by the City of Philadelphia to help deploy approximately 435 public charging ports across the city, including both DC fast chargers and Level 2 chargers. The project is expected to expand charging access for residents, commuters, and visitors while supporting Philadelphia\u2019s broader electrification goals.<\/p>\n
For PositivEnergy, the award is about more than adding new chargers to the map. \u201cDrivers should not have to wonder whether a charger will work when they arrive,\u201d Wise said. \u201cOur focus is simple: build infrastructure that is reliable, accessible, and built to last.\u201d<\/p>\n
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PositivEnergy CEO Ed Wise<\/p>\n
The Philadelphia project also reflects a broader shift taking place across the EV sector. During the industry\u2019s early growth years, many charging deployments were driven by incentives, mandates, or the race to install as many chargers as possible. But as EV ownership continues to grow, operators are increasingly being judged on reliability and real-world usage.<\/p>\n
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According to Wise, roughly 80% of PositivEnergy\u2019s customers come to the company after experiencing problems with previous charging providers.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe literally get pulled in to fix other people\u2019s problems,\u201d he said. A major part of that approach comes down to site selection. PositivEnergy developed PositivAssess, a proprietary platform that evaluates traffic patterns, demographics, EV adoption rates, utility constraints, and other factors to determine where charging infrastructure should be deployed.<\/p>\n
\u201cA charger in the wrong location is a complete failure, even if it\u2019s the best charger in the world,\u201d Wise asserted.<\/p>\n
The company is also leaning heavily into artificial intelligence to improve efficiency and decision-making. AI tools are being used to support everything from site analysis and project planning to sales and operational workflows.<\/p>\n
Despite operating with just nine employees, PositivEnergy has built a growing national footprint that includes projects with municipalities, airports, universities, utilities, and commercial real estate owners.<\/p>\n
For Wise, Miami has played a major role in that growth story. PositivEnergy\u2019s first paying customer was in South Florida, and he ultimately moved the company to Miami during the pandemic.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s one of the most dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystems in the country,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019s a tremendous access to talent, capital, and innovation.\u201d<\/p>\n
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