Decarbonizing Transportation with the Mass Fleet Advisor Program

Decarbonizing Transportation with the Mass Fleet Advisor Program

Author: Ann Gisinger May 26, 2025 Duration: 30:51

How does your local florist electrify their two delivery vans? That question may be on the mind of many small business owners, and the Mass Fleet Advisor program helps them understand the process of electrifying their fleet. Jenny Kritzler, Deputy Director for the Northeast Region at CALSTART, and Rhys Webb, a Senior Program Manager with the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, join the podcast to talk about the program and the benefits it provides for Massachusetts.

Links from the Episode:

About the Mass Fleet Advisor Program: https://www.massfleetadvisor.org/

About MassCEC: https://www.masscec.com/

Where to find Emily and Laurel:

Rhys’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhyswebb/

Jenny’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-kritzler-424655a7/

Where to find EBC:

Webpage: https://ebcne.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/environmental-business-council-of-new-england-inc-/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKLl6DmcaFbOwjJ2aB956g

Follow the podcast on Instagram! @energy.environment.economy


Hosted by Ann Gisinger, Energy Environment Economy digs into the complex and critical intersections suggested by its name. This isn't a surface-level discussion; it's a deep dive into the practical challenges and innovations shaping our world, from modernizing our electrical grids and scaling renewable energy to managing stormwater and redeveloping brownfield sites. Each conversation in this podcast features thought leaders who are actively working on issues like climate adaptation, emerging contaminants, and solid waste management, providing listeners with grounded insights from the field. The discussions, presented by the Environmental Business Council of New England, move beyond theory to explore the real-world economic and policy decisions that drive environmental progress. Tuning in, you'll hear experts unpack how these technical fields directly impact communities and commerce, offering a nuanced perspective that connects scientific detail with broader societal outcomes. For anyone curious about the forces designing our sustainable future, this series provides essential context and analysis, making the vital links between energy systems, environmental health, and economic viability clear and compelling.
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