San Antonio Fleet Electrification Task Force Launches to Accelerate Zero-Emission Transportation

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πŸ† Welcome to The Carbon League, AEG San Antonio Fleet Electrification Task Force! This group of leaders are committed to tackling the selected critical obstacle from yesterday’s Stakeholder Challenge in 6 months with 90-day sprints.

In appreciation of these 11 Task Force volunteer’s commitment to addressing a critical fleet electrification challenge standing in the way of San Antonio achieving its climate, health and energy goals:
🌳 1 Evertreen tree has been planted per Task Force volunteer, resulting in 1.1 Tonnes of C02 offset per person
🍏 200 meals provided to those in dire need food through ShareTheMeal

Task Force Volunteers:
– Kevin Swiat, International (Co-Lead)
Kenneth Anshewitz, Utilyze (Co-Lead)
Josh Faris, ELM Companies (Deputy Lead)
– Brien J. Sheahan, International
Haydee Nunez, International
– Lyle Hufstetler, Alamo Area Council of Governments
– Valerie von Schramm, CPS Energy
– Phillip Martin, Environmental Defense Fund
Richard Osuch, My EV Charger
Omar Riahi, Percepta
Amanda Alandzes, Texas EV

Special thanks to our Host: International
Featured Sponsors & Partners: ELM, greater:SATX, International, Texas EV,

Thank you to our Speakers & Discussion Leaders:

Opening Remarks:
Tobias Glitterstam, SVP, Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer, International
– ​Sarah Carabias Rush, President & CEO, greater:SATX Regional Economic Partnership
Jonathan R. Tijerina, VP Corporate Development, CPS Energy

Speakers:
Kara Hill, Director, Strategic Projects, Port San Antonio
​- Valerie von Schramm, Strategic Research & Innovation Manager, CPS Energy
​- Lyle Hufstetler, Natural Resources Project Administrator, Alamo Area Council of Governments

Discussion Leaders:
​- Mike Finnern, SVP, National Zero Emission Fleet Lead, WSP in the U.S.
​- Brien J. Sheahan, Vice President, Government & Industry Relations, International
​- Joyce Deuley (She/Hers), Co-Facilitator & Civic Innovator, Advanced Energy Group
Phillip Martin, Manager, Zero-Emission Truck Initiative, Environmental Defense Fund
Sara Walrath, Partnerships/Client Success Director, L-Charge
​- Andrew Higgins, Senior Advisor, KPMG US
​- Aron Bowman, President ELM Microgrid & ELM Solar, ELM Companies

H.G. ChissellKelly StickelmaierBuzz Smith “The EVangelist”Erin AutinJason KazmarJorge de LeonAdrian F. Castillo

πŸ’‘ Want to learn more about the selected obstacle and the Task Force’s next steps? Stay tuned for the release of our Newsletter next week!