PublioSTUDIO™ Acquires ChargedUp!, Expands Coverage to "Intelligent Electrification" for CRE
Deal expands ChargedUp! coverage from EVs to full-stack power, connectivity and AI integration for commercial, corporate and public real estate.
PublioSTUDIO™, a content strategy and go-to-market studio for high-growth B2B brands, today announced it has acquired ChargedUp! from Fifth Gen Media. With the acquisition, ChargedUp! transforms from a leading EV-charging newsletter publisher into a media and events platform covering full-stack intelligent electrification for the commercial, corporate, and public real estate sectors.
ChargedUp! will leverage the PublioSTUDIO™ platform to deliver market insight, valuable connections, and qualified government and business leads for providers serving the electrification ecosystem. Expanded coverage includes EV charging, solar, batteries, smart-building systems, software and AI analytics, grid constraints, microgrids, modular switchgear, private 5G, in-building wireless, and AI-driven energy orchestration. This information empowers developers, institutional owners, municipalities, and public agencies to plan, finance, and manage future-ready energy infrastructure.
ChargedUp!’s mission is to serve commercial office buildings, mixed-use districts, industrial and logistics campuses, education and healthcare facilities, and public sector sites and districts. It achieves this by translating policy, regulatory, and technology trends into actionable organizational and site-level strategies, including tariff-aware EV charging, microgrid and storage design, capex vs. opex comparisons, and finance-ready checklists to support investment and long-term asset management.
Under the deal terms, PublioSTUDIO founder and CEO Keith Reynolds will take over as publisher of ChargedUp!, formalizing an expanded editorial direction he’s led since September. The new focus is on Resilient, Efficient, and Profitable Urban Electrification—a core message designed to bridge the gap between the supply chain of solution providers and the commercial real estate stakeholders and urban planners developing livable communities.
For CRE developers and owners, the platform will emphasize solutions with immediate ROI, space optimization, and higher Net Operating Income (NOI). For urban planners and government officials, the content will focus on foundational tools for smart, resilient city planning, enabling rapid, equitable EV charging deployment, alternative energy sources and battery systems, and islanded microgrids for capacity/cost management and disaster preparedness. This unified approach aims to simplify the path to a sustainable, reliable electric future for both community resilience and profitable efficiency.
ChargedUp! will introduce its 2nd “ChargedUp! Pavilion” at the 2026 National Planning Conference (NPC26), organized by the American Planning Association (APA), April 25th–28th in Detroit, MI. The Pavilion will offer exhibitors access to 5,000 attendees and 40,000+ member planners, government officials, infrastructure professionals, and developers. Participating companies will also receive enhanced marketing before, during, and after the event to boost ROI.
“The APA is a natural partner. With electricity demand and costs rising, communities everywhere are asking, ‘How can we meet electrification needs now and into the future?’” said Reynolds. “The ChargedUp! Pavilion at NPC26 brings together planners, developers, government officials, utilities and solution providers to connect, learn and network around new approaches to intelligent infrastructure at a scale that’s enough to make a difference in communities across the country.”
For energy solution providers, ChargedUp! offers thought leadership and lead generation services through sponsored content, webinars, podcasts, events, and PublioSTUDIO’s full suite of go-to-market services. By partnering with ChargedUp! advertisers and sponsors gain professional exposure and access to qualified and engaged buyers and influencers.
About ChargedUp!
ChargedUp! is a media and events platform focused on intelligent electrification infrastructure for commercial and public real estate. Through content, online events, digital video and conference pavilions, ChargedUp! connects property owners, operators, investors, and public agencies with technology, partners, and financing strategies to build smart, resilient communities.
About PublioSTUDIO™
PublioSTUDIO™ is a strategy-driven content and go-to-market studio helping founders, CEOs and sales leaders turn complex ideas into clear narratives, repeatable marketing systems, and measurable revenue.
About National Planning Conference 2026
Produced by the American Planning Association (APA), NPC26 is the only event to reach a national audience of 5,000+ planning practitioners across all specialties. Attendees directly purchase or recommend services and solutions regarding infrastructure planning and development, land use, energy/utilities, and environmental sustainability.
Media Contact
Keith Reynolds
Publisher, ChargedUp!
Founder, PublioSTUDIO™
keithrey@publi.io
(203) 978-1141
