Who: The Wisconsin Association of Energy Engineers (WAEE) invites you to join us at the City of Madison Fleet Building to learn about their EV Fleet!

What: In March of 2017, the City of Madison became the 25th city in North America to set a goal of achieving 100% renewable energy and zero-net carbon emissions for city operations by 2030. Integral to this mission is adopting cleaner fuel vehicles through out it’s municipal fleets. Madison began using an electric fire truck in 2021, and recently unrolled a new “bus rapid transit” system utilizing 62 fully electric buses.

On September 17th, 2024 the City announced two electric refuse trucks are joining the fleet; The very first fully electric class 8 garbage trucks in the state of Wisconsin! Collecting Trash may be messy business, but these additions will be offering cleaner alternatives for our Capital City. These EV trucks are quieter than the current diesel powered models in use, and produce no tailpipe emissions. Madison citizens will reap the rewards of improved air quality (which is shown to reduce heart disease and asthma rates), and quieter trash collection mornings.

On September 25th, the public is welcome to tour the 110,000 square foot headquarters for City of Madison Fleet. It is the first municipal auto garage in America to achieve LEED GOLD certification from US Green Business Council for its environmental features, including 248 rooftop solar panels (with over 500 more being installed right now by the Madison Green Power program), solar EV charging, a solar heating wall, fleet EV charging, public EV charging, and employee EV charging. The City of Madison has installed over 1,000 soybean oil tires and runs one of the largest fleet biodiesel programs in America.

When: September 25, 2024- 12:30pm to 3pm

Where: 151 Nakoosa Trail, Madison Wisconsin

Agenda:

10:30am – WAEE board will meet at 10:30 at City of Madison Fleet. Anyone interested in learning more about WAEE is welcome to attend. The board is comprised of energy industry professionals who volunteer their time to promote education and awareness in the energy industry.

12:00pm – Lunch

12:30pm – Presentations

2:00 pm – Tour

3:00pm – Adjourn

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The tires Below are made of Soybean Oil! The use of soybean oil in tires provides increased performance by improving flexibility in lower temperatures and enhancing traction in rain and snow.  Using soybean oil also helps support American farmers.

 

 

 

 

WCC Board Member Mahanth Joishy (left) Superintendent of the City of Madison Fleet Service pictures with WCC Director Fred Schnook (right)