The next three years will be pivotal for achieving 100% electrification of the U.S. school bus fleet. The current phase of early adoption—largely driven by incentives—must evolve into a sustainable model built on scale, financing, and operational readiness.

This webinar brings together leaders from school districts, government agencies, bus operators, manufacturers, utilities, financing institutions, and advocacy groups to chart the road ahead for school bus electrification.

The discussion will reflect insights from a new WRI publication, Roadmap to 100: Overcoming Barriers to a Fully Electric US School Bus Fleet, which draws on expert opinions from across the school bus ecosystem. Join us to explore the next phase of school bus electrification—and discover how you and your organization can help drive the transition.  

Speakers:

  • Robert Blake, Executive Director, Native Sun Community Power Development
  • Chris Budzynski, Director of Utility Policy, Exelon Corporation
  • Carolina Chacon, Coalition Manager, Alliance for Electric School Buses
  • Mark Childers, Powertrain and Technology Sales Manager, Thomas Built Buses
  • Paul D'Andrade, Executive Director, Transportation Services, Fairfax County Public Schools
  • Whitney Kopanko, Director of Marketing and School Bus Sales, Sonny Merryman
  • Davante Lewis, Commissioner, 3rd District, Louisiana Public Service Commission
  • Kevin Matthews, Head of Electrification, First Student, Inc
  • Duncan McIntyre, CEO, Highland Fleets
  • Adam Ruder, Director, Clean Transportation, NYSERDA
  • Kirsten Stasio, CEO, Nevada Clean Energy Fund
  • Sue Gander, Director, Electric School Bus Initiative (Moderator)

Cover image by Bear Allison