Fleet Electrification 101

October 20, 2022 | Online :: Central Time

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“The networking opportunities are tremendous and well worth the time to attend the event.” Fleet Manager, City of Sacramento

“Fantastic event. Well coordinated. Looking forward to the next event.” Fleet Advisor, Sempra Energy

“As a vendor, I wanted to attend this conference so that I could better understand the wants and needs of the fleet manager. This conference was hugely successful for my objectives and I look forward to the next event.” VP, PowerBully

Sustainability, options, and savings are the 3 main reasons why fleets are electrifying. Decarbonization goals steer fleet operators towards electric vehicles (EVs) and as more and more models and charging solutions hit the market it becomes easier to make the switch. Finally, and most importantly, is the bottom line. As total cost of ownership becomes more transparent, long-term operational savings through EVs is the number one benefit compared to equivalent internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.

EUCI’s 2022 edition of Fleet Electrification 101 features even more utilities than before. Attend to learn how utility fleet electrification programs can assist the transition to electric vehicles in support of decarbonization goals and operational savings.  Hear best practices and lessons learned from fleet electrification program managers from Evergy, National Grid, NYPA and Xcel Energy, and industry leading solutions providers such as Black & Veatch, Enel X, Next Era Energy and more!

Learning Outcomes

This virtual conference will provide attendees an opportunity to:

• Gain a better understanding of the utility’s role in fleet electrification
• Hear more about power needs, charging infrastructure for fleets, and energy management solutions
• Review utility case studies on fleet program deployment, daily operations, and other utility services and incentives
• Discover what can be electrified from from light- to medium- to heavy-duty vehicles, and learn more about vehicle performance
• Get proven step-by-step guidelines for deploying electric vehicles into commercial and municipal fleets
• Identify how microgrids can provide resiliency for fleet charging depots
• Plan for the long term and for diverse and predictable fuel costs
• Evaluate total cost of ownership

Thursday, October 20, 2022 : Central Time

 

9:00 – 9:45 a.m. :: The Utility’s Role in Fleet Electrification

• This opening session will highlight what fleet managers want to know:
  • Does my utility provide a supportive landscape for me to electrify?
  • Are the state utility regulatory policies favorable to fleet electrification? (For example, Make-Ready)
  • Is the utility’s grid upgrade request process transparent? (Can I get an estimate of timeline and cost in a reasonable amount of time? Do I need to hire an engineering consultant just to fill out a form to get that answer?)
  • Does the utility offer rates that are attractive for overnight charging like a time-of-use rate?
  • Does the utility have staff that can walk me through the above two bullet points that understand fleets and charging technology?

John Markowitz, Senior Director, Head of eMobility, New York Power Authority

9:45 – 10:30 a.m. :: Electric Charging Infrastructure for Fleets

• Overview of electric charging infrastructure
• How electrification fits into a larger strategy
• Translating strategic analysis into project results
• Understanding project steps and timelines
• Harnessing the power partnership

Mark Gooden, Transportation Electrification Analyst, Edison Energy

10:30 – 10:45 a.m. :: Morning Break

10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. :: Utility Case Studies: Utility Fleet Program Deployment and Operations

• Xcel Energy fleet electric vehicle programs:
  • Fleet Electrification Advisory Program – Planning for Action
  • Electric Vehicle Supply Infrastructure – design and implementation to success
  • Engaging with your utility – early and often
• NYS Make-Ready Infrastructure Order – Program Origins Story to Accelerate EV Market
• Overview of National Grid’s EV Make-Ready Program
  • Fleet customer segments
  • Fleet advisory services
• Opportunities for Fleets to Support Grid Resiliency
  • Fleet clustering
  • V2G

Brodie Ayers, Electric Vehicle Fleet Program Manager, Xcel Energy

Leslie Vishwanath, Electric Vehicle Project Management, Commercial & Industrial Portfolio Delivery, National Grid

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. :: Lunch Break

1:00 – 1:45 p.m. :: Vehicle Models & Performance for Public & Private Fleets

• Overview of light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles
• Stakeholder engagement and alignment
• Route and duty cycle analysis
• Energy needs and site capacity constraints & solutions
• Evaluate total cost of ownership

Andy Brown, Product Marketing Manager – Electromobility, Volvo Group 

Julie Johnson, Head of Market Development & Growth Strategy, North America, Volta Trucks

1:45 – 2:30 p.m. :: Step by Step Process: From ICE to EV

• Deploying electric vehicles into commercial and municipal fleets
  • Collaborating with OEMs
  • Depot charging infrastructure
    • Large-scale networked charging hubs

Nate Shadoin, Business Development Executive, NextEra Energy

2:30 – 3:15 p.m. :: How Utilities Can Help Customers with Fleet Electrification

• Advisory services on the utility side infrastructure
• Planning and project design key considerations
• Rate selection
• Rebates
• Grant assistance

Julie Dietrich, Manager – Fleet Electrification, Evergy

3:15 – 3:30 p.m. :: Afternoon Break

3:30 – 4:15 p.m. :: Case Studies: Microgrid Applications for Fleet Charging & Resiliency

• MBTA Electric Bus Depot Microgrid Feasibility Study: Solar + Storage + Genset + eBus charging
• Alltown Fresh Service Station Microgrid- Solar + Storage + DCFC Resilient Gas Station
• Vineland Transit Authority: Solar + Storage + eBus
• UMass Boston: Solar + Storage + Smart EV Charging
• Co-optimization of battery storage + EV charging approaches for future projects

Liam Weaver, Head of Solutions Engineering, Enel X

4:15 – 5:00 p.m. :: Case Study: Long Term Planning for Diverse and Predictable Fuel Costs

• Site planning for multi-fuel clean transportation fueling
• Facility/building load
• Monitoring & maintenance

Randal Kaufman, Sales Director, Black & Veatch

5:00 p.m. :: Course Adjourns

Brodie Ayers, Electric Vehicle Fleet Program Manager, Xcel Energy

 

 

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Andy Brown, Product Marketing Manager – Electromobility, Volvo Group

 

 

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Julie Dietrich, Manager – Fleet Electrification, Evergy

 

 

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Mark Gooden, Transportation Electrification Analyst, Edison Energy

 

 

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Julie Johnson, Head of Market Development & Growth Strategy, North America, Volta Trucks

 

 

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Randal Kaufman, Sales Director, Black & Veatch

 

 

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John Markowitz, Senior Director, Head of eMobility, New York Power Authority

 

 

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Nate Shadoin, Business Development Executive, NextEra Energy

 

 

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Leslie Vishwanath, Electric Vehicle Project Management, Commercial & Industrial Portfolio Delivery, National Grid

 

 

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Liam Weaver, Head of Solutions Engineering, Enel X

 

 

We will be using Microsoft Teams to facilitate your participation in the upcoming event. You do not need to have an existing Teams account in order to participate in the broadcast – the course will play in your browser and you will have the option of using a microphone to speak with the room and ask questions, or type any questions in via the chat window and our on-site representative will relay your question to the instructor.

• IMPORTANT NOTE: After November 30 you will not be able to join a Teams meeting using Internet Explorer 11. Microsoft recommends downloading and installing the Teams app if possible. You may also use the Edge browser or Chrome.
• You will receive a meeting invitation will include a link to join the meeting.
• Separate meeting invitations will be sent for the morning and afternoon sessions of the course.
  • You will need to join the appropriate meeting at the appropriate time.
• If you are using a microphone, please ensure that it is muted until such time as you need to ask a question.
• The remote meeting connection will be open approximately 30 minutes before the start of the course. We encourage you to connect as early as possible in case you experience any unforeseen problems.

Please Note: This event is being conducted entirely online. All attendees will connect and attend from their computer, one connection per purchase. For details please see our FAQ

If you are unable to attend at the scheduled date and time, we make recordings available to all attendees for 7 days after the event

REGISTER NOW FOR THIS EVENT:

Fleet Electrification 101

October 20, 2022 | Online

Your registration may be transferred to a member of your organization up to 24 hours in advance of the event. Cancellations must be received on or before September 16, 2022 in order to be refunded and will be subject to a US $195.00 processing fee per registrant. No refunds will be made after this date. Cancellations received after this date will create a credit of the tuition (less processing fee) good toward any other EUCI event. This credit will be good for six months from the cancellation date. In the event of non-attendance, all registration fees will be forfeited. In case of conference cancellation, EUCIs liability is limited to refund of the event registration fee only. For more information regarding administrative policies, such as complaints and refunds, please contact our offices at 303-770-8800

Credits

EUCI is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training.

EUCI is authorized by IACET to offer 0.7 CEUs for this event.

Requirements for Successful Completion of Program

Participants must be in attendance for the entirety of the course to be eligible for continuing education credit.

Instructional Methods:

PowerPoint presentations and case studies will be used in the program.

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Upon successful completion of this event, program participants interested in receiving CPE credits will receive a certificate of completion.

Course CPE Credits: 7.5
There is no prerequisite for this Course.
Program field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
Advanced Preparation: None

EUCI is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its web site: www.nasbaregistry.org

 

Who Should Attend

• Fleet owners and operators who want to invest in fleet electrification
• Utilities who need to facilitate commercial & industrial fleet electrification, including their own