Who is a member?
Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
The Mass Fleet Advisor program is offering free technical assistance to operators of medium- and heavy-duty fleets that want to explore electrification but don’t qualify for utility fleet advisory services.
The program, funded through the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, explains the benefits of electrification and provides advice to eligible public, nonprofit and private medium- and heavy-duty fleets. As of April 1, 76 fleets had enrolled in the program, which offers information about available electric vehicle models, charging infrastructure, and funding opportunities.
Seeking to guide organizations through the electrification process, Mass Fleet Advisor helps fleet managers understand how electric trucks can fit into their operations and provides a detailed plan for that integration.
Fleets that enroll in the program will receive cost-savings and emissions-saving models, data collection assistance to evaluate the best EV options for their fleet, an in-person site assessment, a total cost-of-ownership estimate, and a personalized fleet electrification report.
After they receive their electrification reports, fleets interested in buying electrical vehicles can also receive procurement guidance, resources that include connection with local dealerships, assistance with identifying and applying for funding, driver and mechanic training, and utility engagement.
As a first step, a fleet relationship manager will have a 15-to-30-minute call with an interested organization, to better understand their fleet and electrification goals and determine their eligibility. Overall, enrollment in the program involves about three to five hours of a fleet’s participation.
People interested in learning more about the service can visit the program’s website or email massfleetadvisor@calstart.org.