Cancelled: EBC Infrastructure Webinar: Moving Toward Net Zero – Mass Transit Electrification

This webinar has been cancelled. Please reach out to EBC with any questions.

This EBC Infrastructure webinar will explore the electrification of mass transit fleets as a key element in the transition to a sustainable, green transportation economy. Transit agencies have frequently been trailblazers on environmental issues, and transportation electrification is no different. The large-scale transition from fossil fuel to electric buses offers an exciting step toward a sustainable transportation future. However, significant technical, operational, and funding challenges must be addressed to realize the vision of an electrified mass transit network.

The program will be kicked off by Glen Berkowitz of A Better City who will introduce the program and provide a perspective of its applicability and importance to Boston and other urban areas across the country. This program will include presentations on transit electrification from various perspectives within the industry.

• Marc DeSchamp, Jacobs will provide perspective on the operational, infrastructure, and funding challenges associated with transit fleet electrification based on Jacobs experience working with some of the largest transit agencies in North America
• James Cater, Eversource will discuss the impacts of large-scale electrification on the power grid, and some of the changes which will be required
• Alan Westenskow, Proterra will offer a perspective as a manufacturer of electric vehicles and vehicle charging equipment on how the industry will meet the challenge of rapidly growing demand and how transit service providers can best plan for the deployment of a complete fleet of electric buses

A robust panel discussion with the audience will conclude the webinar.

General Continuing Education Certificates are awarded by the EBC for this program (1.75 training contact hours). Certificates are automatically provided via email link for registered attendees at the conclusion of the webinar.

Agenda Details

Program Chair:

• Marc DeSchamp, Program Manager / Global Technology Leader – Bus, Jacobs

Speaker Agenda:

Program Introduction – what you will learn:

• Glen Berkowitz, Project Manager, A Better City

Addressing the Challenges of Transit Electrification

• Marc DeSchamp, Program Manager / Global Technology Leader – Bus, Jacobs

Grid Impacts of Electrifying of Mass Transit

• James Cater, Program Lead, EV Charging Station Program, Eversource

Responding to the Growing Demand for Electric Vehicles

• Alan Westenskow, Director of Business Development, Proterra

Moderated Discussion

Registration Details

Webinar: 9:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Individual Registration

Group Registration
For EBC Members only – register five attendees for the price of four!
Discount will automatically be applied during online registration.

Fine Print
Please note that refunds are not available after March 30, 2021. No-shows will be charged. Please keep in mind that online registration for this webinar will close at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 30.

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Subsidized Registration

EBC Members Only – Ascending Professional Rate: $25
Attendees who have worked in the environmental/energy sector for less than 10 years.

Job Seeker Rate: $25
For attendees who are currently unemployed.