The Center for Transportation and the Environment (CTE) is excited to bring the ZEB Con Roadshow to the New York Public Transit Association (NYPTA) 2025 Annual Conference in Saratoga Springs, NY! This special track of zero-emission bus sessions will provide transit agencies and industry partners with actionable insights, real-world lessons, and strategies for accelerating the transition to zero-emission fleets.

Since 2011, CTE has hosted the Zero Emission Bus Conference (ZEB Con), the nation’s premier event dedicated to zero-emission bus deployment. The Roadshow format delivers ZEB Con's expert zero-emission bus content directly to regional transit leaders, highlighting key topics such as fleet electrification, infrastructure planning, workforce development, and funding strategies.

Attendees will have the opportunity to:

• Learn from transit agencies that have successfully deployed zero-emission buses
• Explore both battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell solutions
• Gain practical strategies for infrastructure planning, workforce readiness, and cost management
• Connect directly with New York transit leaders and industry experts actively pursuing zero-emission solutions

Roadshow Sessions

Monday, October 27 | 3:15 – 4:15 p.m.
Powering the Transition: Utility Partnerships for Zero-Emission Fleets
Sponsored by New York Power Authority

Utility coordination is one of the most critical aspects of launching zero-emission bus projects. Panelists will discuss how agencies can collaborate with utilities to plan charging infrastructure, manage costs, and ensure reliable service, including insights on statewide policies, incentives, and grid integration strategies.

Panel

• Steve Clermont - Managing Director of Planning & Deployment, CTE (Moderator)
• John Markowitz - Senior Director of e-Mobility, New York Power Authority
• Nicholas Peretta - Director of Engineering, eMobility, New York Power Authority
• Charles Dewey - Manager of Bus Maintenance and Equipment, Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority

Monday, October 27 | 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Fueling the Future: Planning & Best Practices for Zero-Emission Bus Deployments
Sponsored by ENC (ElDorado National)

As transit agencies advance toward a zero-emission future, both battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell buses are proving essential to meeting diverse operational needs. This session will highlight planning considerations, infrastructure requirements, and lessons learned from real-world deployments of both technologies. Panelists will share insights on the latest ZEB technologies, workforce readiness, funding strategies, and community engagement, offering practical guidance for agencies preparing to adopt, expand, or balance battery-electric and fuel cell bus fleets.

Panel

• Grace Leslie - Managing Consultant, CTE (Moderator)
• Orion Goe - Director of Marketing, ENC (ElDorado National)
• Greg Kilmer - Commissioner of Public Transportation, Broome County New York
• Rusty Korth - Vice President of Zero-Emission Strategies, Regional Transit Service

Don’t miss this chance to see how New York agencies are leading the way in zero-emission transit.

Register now to attend NYPTA 2025 and join the ZEB Con Roadshow →

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