Welcome to Transition to Zero, the definitive series bringing you into the facets of integrating innovative and emerging technologies into your fleet systems, brought to you in partnership with the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) and non-profit technical consultancy CALSTART. In this 7-part series, host Jared Schnader and the special guests presenting at the CTAA webinars are navigating through the intricacies of Fleet Transition Plans (FTPs), the crucial roadmaps that aid organizations in construction, funding, and upgrades while adopting low- or zero-emission technologies. 🎙 Part 5: Utility Partnerships and Facility Planning In Part Five, we discuss applying the data from route modeling, load profiling, and the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) to develop your FTPs. This episode's special guest, Lynn Felcyn from DTE Energy, will provide insights into the essentials of utility interaction. This episode will address common questions and challenges transit agencies face, such as initiating contact with utilities and engaging effectively with the right team members. You will learn the best practices for reaching out to your utility, understanding who to contact, and how to foster a partnership with them.  📚 Series Overview: This enlightening series is conceived with a vision to empower you with a comprehensive understanding and confidence to utilize FTPs effectively, irrespective of whether your transition is imminent in 5 years or projected in 50 years. The series elucidates each element of the FTP, providing listeners with nuanced discussions and unfiltered insights into each topic. 🌟 Special Features: Immersive, special episodes with detailed discussions surrounding the CTAA member-exclusive webinar series Unfiltered conversations with industry experts about the intricacies of FTPs 🎯 Objective: Transition to Zero is tailored to guide you through the dynamic realms of technological advancements and evolving policies, ensuring you're well-equipped to make informed decisions and progress your fleet with assurance. 🌐 Listen & Subscribe: Tune in to Transition to Zero and subscribe to stay updated on the latest episodes available on your preferred podcast platform. Transition to Zero Podcast CALSTART The Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) Scott Bogren, Executive Director at CTAA

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