161. 'Revving Up on Fleet Electrification' with Megan Truman, Burns & McDonnell

Much of the broad conversation on electrifying transportation tends to focus on individuals making the decision to purchase an EV, but the real scale for widespread electrification takes place on the fleet level. Both in terms of the challenges presented to the grid by electric transportation and the true opportunity for tools like V2G and demand flexibility come with fleets, and Megan Truman (Staff Electrical Engineer and Business Development Manager at Burns & McDonnell) joins the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast fresh off her compelling session at Distributech 2024 to unravel these major themes driving the energy industry. With a spotlight on the electrification of commercial fleets, Megan shares with podcast host Jason Price and producer Matt Chester how Burns & McDonnell is leading the charge in preparing the grid for this transformative shift. From discussing overlooked challenges to exploring cutting-edge solutions, Megan offers a unique perspective on the intersection of transportation and energy. Listen in to join the conversation that’s sure to spark new ideas and ignite your curiosity. Key Links: Full Post on Energy Central with Episode Transcript: https://energycentral.com/o/energy-central/episode-161-revving-fleet-electrification-megan-truman-transportation Take this poll to impact the future of the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdI1mewtAbCxlaqTLmzHpj_CnlIKdiREULf0dEDs2M5MlFyeA/viewform Burns & McDonnell on Energy Central: https://energycentral.com/o/burns-mcdonnell Did you know? The Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast has been identified as one of the industry's 'Top Energy Podcasts': blog.feedspot.com/energy_podcasts/ Ask a Question to Our Future Guests: Do you have a burning question for the utility executives and energy industry thought leaders that we feature each week on the Energy Central Power Perspectives Podcast? Do you want to hear your voice on a future episode? Well starting in 2024, we’re offering you that opportunity! Head to this link where you can leave us a recorded message, including a question you’re eager to have answered on a future episode of the podcast. We’ll listen through them, pick out the right guests in our upcoming lineup to address them, and you’ll hear yourself as a part of the conversation! Energy Central on SpeakPipe: www.speakpipe.com/EnergyCentralPodcast