Northeast Regional Fleet Electrification Task Force

Mission Statement

Our mission is to support a financially viable transition to zero emission fleets. By connecting fleet owners with industry experts and state resources, we aim to simplify the transition to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), making it more accessible and financially viable.

Our collective goals are to:

  • Empower medium- and heavy-duty (M/HD) fleet owners across the Northeast by creating collaborative communities that share knowledge and resources

  • Share real world use cases and experiences from existing fleets

  • Foster a deeper understanding of zero-emission technologies

  • Unlock the benefits of zero-emission transportation

  • Enable fleets to meet regulatory requirements

  • Facilitate fleets to gain a competitive edge in their industries through lower operating costs and innovation.

Through targeted communities that cater to specific fleet types—ranging from last-mile delivery to public transportation—we aim to build a strong network of subject matter experts that accelerates the adoption of zero-emission vehicles, enhances sustainability goals, and positions fleets for long-term success in a rapidly evolving market.

We measure success by the number of zero-emission vehicles placed in service within each community, driving regional competition and growth in the fleet ZEV marketplace.

Task Force Members:

  • Joshua Ryor, Assistant Secretary of Energy, Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs (Co-Lead)

  • Matthew Kavanagh, Product Line Manager, ELM (Co-Lead)

  • Brian Morris, Manager, Clean Energy Policy, Avangrid

  • Chris De Weaver, Northeast Regional Director Sales & Business Development, ELM

  • Kenneth Jack, Founder & CEO, Kenetiq

  • Zach Miller, Director of Metro Region Operations, TANY (Trucking Association of New York)

  • Alistair Pim, VP Innovation & Partnerships, ACT (The Alliance for Climate Transition)

  • Alison Felix, Senior Transportation Planner, MAPC (Metropolitan Area Planning Council)

  • Zach Jenkins, MA Clean Cities Coalition Program Director, Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources

  • Willa Frantzis, Program Administrator, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center

  • Mac Bruce, Lead Project Manager, CALSTART

  • Hank Webster, Climate Strategist and Policy Advisor, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

  • Gideon Katsh, Principal Analyst Clean Energy Development, National Grid

  • Jason Mathers, Associate VP, Environmental Defense Fund

  • Kaveh Aflaki, CEO, IEMS Solution

  • Maria Fields, CEO, Sprocket Power