The 2024 Annual Conference includes cutting-edge industry-specific sessions, an expo, the Awards Luncheon, a Networking Reception, and a Ride and Drive |Alternative Vehicle Showcase.
2024 Pre-Con is a virtual half-day of sessions that take place on October 15, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
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Pre-Con – October 15
Welcome
Panel 1: Alternative Fuel Corridors: What are they? How do you get involved?
Alternative Fuel Corridors have become an important criterion for receiving federal funding for transportation projects. Learn from experts on how to marshall resources, plan for success, and how to expand them in the DMV.
Panel 2: Sustainable Aviation Fuels: Improving our Air Nationally and Regionally
The aviation industry is moving forward with efforts to reduce carbon by using Biodiesel Renewable Diesel and alternative fuels. Learn about Sustainable Aviation Fuels and how to position the DMV region to leave these efforts.
Panel 3: Solutions to Reducing Emissions for Heavy Duty Vehicles: Current and Emerging Technologies
Heavy to Medium Vehicles are significant contributors to pollution and pose a significant health risk to the general public. Understand how public and private sector leaders cut medium to heavy-duty vehicle emissions faster at an affordable cost using new and emerging technologies.
Panel 4: Women Leaders in Alternative Fuels Industry Challenges and Opportunities
Soybean Ambassador Training
GWRCCC has covered some of the top leading women locally and nationally to discuss how they continue to excel in the clean transportation industry.
Biobased Academy Training
Biobased Academy® is a comprehensive training program designed to educate professionals on the operational, health, safety, and environmental benefits of biobased fleet, facility, and grounds products. This program is offered by the American Lung Association in partnership with the United Soybean Board.
Conference – October 16
Welcome
Opening Panel – The Journey Forward
Panel Topics
Clean School Buses: We did it, You can too!
There are over 400,000 school buses in operation in the U.S. Learn from industry leaders how they implemented low to zero-emission school buses across the region and the country.
Legislative Update
GWRCCC will convene some of the top State and Local government leaders to provide updates on laws, policies, and funding opportunities that will impact the clean energy and transportation sectors. Advocacy is critical to accelerating the reduction of greenhouse gases and emissions.
Show me the Money and Funding
There is a record amount of funding available for clean energy and transportation projects. Find out how to secure some of the funds for your company and organization.
EJ and Community Engagement Panel | Fleet Equity
Join us for an amazing panel of experts on community engagement and environmental justice. Bring your pen or tablet to take good notes and tips!
The Importance of Storytelling for Sustainability and Climate Solutions Initiatives in Transportation and Buildings
Top media, communications, corporate, and foundation leaders discuss the significance of sharing the success of your work to get projects funded, build trust and confidence in your work, and shape public opinion for the historic investments in clean energy and transportation.
Lunch
Biodiesel and Your Fleet
One of the biggest challenges facing public and private sector fleets is how to immediately reduce emissions from medium to heavy vehicles. Biodiesel is a great alternative fuel that can be implemented Today.
Best Practices for Fleet Electrification
Transitioning your fleet to electrification requires planning, funding, patience, and lots of collaboration with internal and external partners. Be in the room to learn about this industry’s experiences and best practices.
Growing Grid Capacity for Electric Vehicles: Are We Doing Enough?
Climate change coupled with an increase in vehicle and building electrification is generating more demand on the grid. What are the Federal and State governments and the utilities to make the grid more efficient an resilient?
What’s Next for Gas Stations?
The steady increase in the usage of alternative fuels poses significant challenges and opportunities for gas stations. Learn how they lead the way for cleaner air and more climate-friendly transportation.
Regional Efforts to Decarbonization Transportation and Building and Equipment for Ports, Marinas, and Waterfronts/Harbors
Regionally and nationally, there is a priority to cut pollution in and around ports. The opportunities to make an impact on climate solutions are almost endless.
Exhibit Hall and Vehicles Display
2:00 -5:00 PM
Environmental Defense Fund Training for Fleets
Coordinated transition plans and deployment goals offer fleets long-term direction for effectively managing fleet and infrastructure needs. During this session, fleets will learn how developing a transition plan helps guide decision-making and build confidence for ambitious zero-emission vehicle deployments and goals. Fleets will explore the benefits of EV transition planning, paired with guidance and resources from the Environmental Defense Fund’s zero-emission truck experts to kick-start your electrification journey!
A Fleet Training for Fleets
Argonne National Labs developed the Alternative Fuel Life-Cycle Environmental and Economic Transportation (AFLEET) Tool to help stakeholders estimate petroleum use, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, air pollutant emissions, and cost of ownership of light-duty and heavy-duty vehicles.
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Closing Reception
