Mass Fleet Advisor offers free technical
assistance to prepare commercial fleets for
electrification.
BOSTON, May 23, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- CALSTART, a global clean transportation nonprofit,
is excited to announce the expansion of the Mass Fleet Advisor
Program administered by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
and in partnership with PowerOptions, Microgrid Labs, Industrial
Economics, the Center for Sustainability, BT2, Alipes, and DMH
Electric. The no-cost program helps commercial fleets plan for a
transition to zero-emission trucks and offers free technical
assistance to Massachusetts
private, nonprofit, and municipal fleets served by a municipal
light plan (MLP) with at least one medium- and heavy-duty
vehicle.
Each participating fleet in the program provides data on their
vehicles to guide the program's consultant team (CALSTART) to
route energy modeling and vehicle recommendations. CALSTART
provides an onsite electric infrastructure assessment, and a solar
assessment, for electric vehicle infrastructure analysis. Once
achieved, a personalized Fleet Electrification Report is prepared
which includes electric vehicle and infrastructure overviews, total
cost of ownership profiles, short- and long-term electrification
recommendations, and more. The program does not require the
purchase of any electric vehicles.
"Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles produce a significant amount of
carbon pollution and cost a lot of money to fuel and maintain,"
said Massachusetts Clean Energy Center CEO Dr. Emily Reichert. "MassCEC often hears from
businesses and nonprofits that are determined to electrify their
fleets but are overwhelmed by the process. Our Mass Fleet Advisor
program has a proven track record of breaking down these barriers,
and that's why we're tripling the number of organizations we can
assist with no-cost technical expertise and roadmaps to achieve
fleet electrification."
While the program does not offer capital to help with the
transition to electrification, programs like the Clean Heavy-Duty
Vehicles Grant Program are in the works by the Environmental
Protection Agency that can assist prospective buyers.
"We are thrilled to provide free, personalized electrification
assistance to private and nonprofit fleets," said Jennifer Kritzler, Regional Deputy Director,
Northeast, CALSTART. "With support from our partners, this program
will prove to be a valuable resource for anyone interested in
transitioning to clean medium- and heavy-duty vehicles in the
state."
Interested fleets can sign up for a personal, virtual meeting at
Massfleetadvisor.org or contact
Massfleetadvisor@calstart.org with any questions.
About Mass Fleet Advisor
Mass Fleet Advisor is here to help fleets prepare and plan for a
transition to zero-emission trucks. The Massachusetts Clean Energy
Center administers Mass Fleet
Advisor. CALSTART serves as Lead Consultant, along with a
team of partners committed to your fleet's success, including
PowerOptions, Microgrid Labs, Industrial Economics, the Center for
Sustainable Energy, BT2, Alipes, and DMH Electric.
About Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) is a state economic
development agency dedicated to accelerating the growth of the
clean energy sector across the Commonwealth to spur job creation,
deliver statewide environmental benefits and to secure long-term
economic growth for the people of Massachusetts.
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