Microgrids: More Than Powering Buses

Transit systems across the world share the ambition to be more sustainable and resilient. In response, electrification has become a buzzword. Yet electrification by itself isn’t necessarily more sustainable and resilient than power from fossil fuels. Micorgrids to fuel buses can make a huge difference. Harnessing renewable energies such as solar, wind or hydro, microgrids reduce GHG emissions, provide an independent power source for transit agencies, allow communities to participate in utilizing the energy and, in many instances, reduce lifecycle costs for the operator. Unless you’re already an expert, come for an introduction to microgrids – how they work, the opportunities they present and the challenges they face.

Moderator: Georg Josi, PhD, P.Eng, Partner, DIALOG, Edmonton, AB
Chrissy Mancini Nichols, National Director of Curb Management and New Mobility, Walker Consultants, San Francisco, CA
Tim Victor, eMobility Project Lead, Scale Microgrids, Los Angeles, CA