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“Drive Clean Colorado helps Polara connect with local communities and sustainability partners, providing insights on Colorado policy. Through events, fleet electrification conversations, and public outreach, DCC helps us meet people in Colorado and learn from them. Working together helps Polara address the right challenges and better understand local needs.”- Nathalie Drolet, Business Development Manager
Can you tell us about who you are and your role at Polara Energy?
My name is Nathalie Drolet, and I’m the Business Development Manager at Polara Energy. I focus on driving growth through strategic partnerships and strong client relationships within the EV infrastructure sector. I bring a collaborative, results-driven approach to every initiative.
With more than 20 years of experience in business development across aviation, SaaS, and the energy transition, I specialize in managing complex projects, negotiating high-value agreements, and delivering tailored solutions that help organizations adopt sustainable technologies.
What makes your company stand out?
Polara Energy, along with our platform Cleo, delivers a fully integrated EV charging ecosystem designed to help fleets reduce emissions while maintaining operational reliability. Polara provides robust, future-proof charging infrastructure, while Cleo leverages AI to optimize energy use, charging schedules, and site performance.
Together, we enable fleets to electrify at scale with lower costs, higher uptime, and a significantly reduced environmental footprint—while also unlocking new revenue opportunities. Electrifying fleets doesn’t just cut emissions; it can generate real value.
Polara specializes in EV fleet infrastructure and software and has completed more than 150 projects across North America. We partner with fleet managers throughout their electrification journey—from infrastructure design to day-to-day charging optimization. Our flagship solutions include the modular CHRGPK charging infrastructure and Cleo’s smart charging management platform, both designed to deliver high-performance, scalable results.
Are there any upcoming clean transportation projects or initiatives you’re particularly excited about?
We recently delivered Canada’s first municipal vehicle-to-everything (V2X) charging station in Victoriaville, Québec, located at City Hall. This innovative installation allows energy to flow bidirectionally—charging electric vehicles while also enabling vehicle batteries to power municipal buildings during outages or peak demand periods.
The pilot aims to strengthen energy resilience, optimize energy consumption, reduce emissions, and limit reliance on diesel generators. It will serve as a model for scaling V2X infrastructure across the city, and local leadership has praised the project as a pioneering step toward intelligent electrification and community resilience.
We were also proud to be part of a pioneering project with Fremont Unified School District in California, where electric school buses equipped with bidirectional chargers are actively participating in PG&E’s demand response programs.
How has working with Drive Clean Colorado supported your work? Why are you a DCC member?
Drive Clean Colorado helps Polara connect with local communities, fleet operators, and sustainability partners while providing valuable insights into Colorado’s policy landscape. Through events, fleet electrification discussions, and public outreach, DCC creates opportunities for meaningful engagement and learning.
Being a DCC member helps us better understand local needs and challenges, allowing us to deliver more effective, regionally adapted solutions. This collaboration supports Polara’s mission to advance sustainable EV fleet management and contributes to Colorado’s transition to cleaner transportation.