Name
Microgrids: More Than Powering Buses
Date & Time
Tuesday, November 7, 2023, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Speakers
Tim Victor, Scale Microgrids
Georg Josi, DIALOG DESIGN INC.
Chrissy Mancini Nichols, Walker Consultants
Georg Josi, DIALOG DESIGN INC.
Chrissy Mancini Nichols, Walker Consultants
Description
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.
Location Name
Encanto B, 2nd Level
Full Address
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown
340 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
United States
340 N 3rd St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
United States
Session Type
Session
Slide Deck
Survey
AICP CM
CM 1.5 SR 1
Mode
Buses
Topic
Sustainability/Climate Resiliency