Welcome
Join AEE Nevada for an insightful discussion featuring Washoe County School District's (WCSD) groundbreaking shift to electric school buses. As one of Nevada’s first school districts to embrace this clean transportation solution, WCSD will share valuable lessons learned, the advantages, and the challenges they faced during their pilot of electric busses.
Whether you're interested in sustainable energy solutions, operational efficiency, or student health, this session is packed with takeaways for everyone.
This presentation will be webcast and offer in-person locations for both Northern and Southern Nevada.
Northern Nevada location: 1 East Liberty Street, Suite 600, Reno, NV 89501
Southern Nevada location: 2410 Fire Mesa Street, Suite 110, Las Vegas, NV 89128
Description
In October 2023, WCSD introduced its first two electric buses at Roger Corbett Elementary and Wooster High School. With support from NV Energy and the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) grants, the pilot initiative aimed to test the viability of electric buses for everyday school routes in Nevada.
WCSD will share firsthand lessons from their transition, including key considerations for selecting the right electric buses, challenges with battery life management, and the importance of staff training and community engagement. This presentation will offer practical insights to the challenges and benefits of introducing electric vehicles into an existing fleet.
Presenter
Scott Lee, Director of Transportation, Washoe County School District
Scott Lee serves as the Director of Transportation for Washoe County School District, overseeing the district’s entire fleet of buses and ensuring safe, efficient transportation for thousands of students. Scott was pivotal in the district's adoption of sustainable transportation solutions, including the successful implementation of electric school buses. With extensive experience in fleet management, Scott has been instrumental in navigating the transition to electric vehicles, balancing both environmental goals and operational requirements.
