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Electrifying your fleet of municipal and public transportation vehicles can help your community save on operating and maintenance costs, reduce local GHG emissions, and maintain levels of service to your residents and businesses. Watch our webinar recording to hear from industry experts and municipal staff from communities who have already embraced electrification on lessons learned and how to overcome common challenges.

Speakers include:

  • Adam Smith, Manager, Transformational Projects, Fleet Services, City of Calgary
  • Emily Willobee, Senior Manager, Engineering Services, District of West Vancouver
  • Adam Vaiya, Advisor, Office of Climate Change and Energy Management, Region of Peel
  • Kevin Boutilier, Manager of Community Energy, Halifax Regional Municipality
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