Jim Burness

Our Guy “In Charge” is Powering the Future.

Jim Burness didn’t just predict the EV revolution—he plugged in and helped made it happen.

In 2011, he founded National Car Charging (NCC) with a mission to prove that business can thrive while making the planet greener. Today, NCC and its sister company, Hawai’i-based Aloha Charge, are the nation’s leading reseller and installer of EV charging infrastructure—fueling the transition to clean energy one charging station at a time.

With a background spanning automotive and renewable energy, Jim saw the missing link in the EV movement: a robust, reliable charging network. So, he got to work on building it. Now, NCC powers 12,000+ charging ports across 48 states, supporting 1,300+ customers from bustling city centers to remote national parks.

Based in Denver, Jim doesn’t just talk sustainability—he shapes it. He’s a key player in Colorado’s Electric Vehicle Coalition, Solar Energy Industries Association, and Clean Energy Action, working side-by-side with lawmakers and utilities in both Colorado and Hawai’i to drive EV-friendly policies. He’s also leant his expertise to the EV Council at NACS (National Association of Convenience Stores) and International Parking and Mobility Institute’s (IPMI) 2024 IPMI EV Readiness Resource Guide — both designed to help businesses nationwide future-proof their EV infrastructure.

A proud Colorado College and University of Denver grad, Jim’s past includes pivotal roles at J.D. Power, American Honda, and Microsoft’s CarPoint. But for him, EVs aren’t just a career—they’re a way of life. When he and his wife bought their first electric car in 2012, it sparked a passion. Eight EVs and 13+ years later, their family is 100% fossil fuel-free.