Emmett Werthmann
Research & Engagement Associate
Emmett is a Research & Engagement Associate for WRI’s Electric School Bus Initiative. He engages with the U.S. school bus manufacturing industry and conducts research on topics related to the electric school bus supply chain. Previously, he supported WRI’s Global Electric Mobility team researching topics related to vehicle charging, grid infrastructure development and sustainable mobility, where he developed guidance on pole-mounted public EV charging for cities and utilities. Across his work, Emmett is committed to supporting equitable electrification and broader sustainable mobility efforts to complement electric vehicle deployment.
Prior to joining WRI, Emmett worked with Gigawatt Global, a multinational renewable energy company focused on the development and management of utility-scale solar projects in emerging markets.
Emmett holds a B.A. in Geology from The College of Wooster, where he also minored in political science and environmental studies.
In his free time, Emmett enjoys using Capital Bikeshare to get around the city, playing water polo, and exploring farmer’s markets in the D.C. area.
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Electric School Bus Initiative
Launch PlatformLaunch Platform Visit ProjectCollaborating to equitably electrify the U.S. school bus fleet.
Part of CitiesElectric Vehicle-Grid Integration
Visit ProjectEnabling solutions for low-cost, equitable and clean EV public charging networks in cities globally.
Part of CitiesElectric Mobility
Visit ProjectIncreasing access to electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, and optimizing to reduce emissions.
Part of CitiesU.S. Climate Policy Resource Center
Visit ProjectBreaking down climate policy and investments in the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to facilitate implementation at the federal, state and local levels and support uptake by both the public and private sectors.
Part of ClimateElectric Vehicles in the U.S.
Visit ProjectAssessing the climate, environmental, social and economic impact of the shift to electric vehicles and ensuring an equitable transition to clean transportation in the U.S.
Part of Clean Energy