A professional development workshop bridging the gap between commercial Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) solutions and real-world transit application to de-risk your fleet’s electrification journey.
TRANSIT ENERGIZED: THE ENERGY-AS-A-SERVICE MODEL.
Bridges the gap between commercial Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) solutions and real-world transit application, providing a peer-to-peer roadmap to de-risk your fleet's electrification journey.
Our hands-on professional development workshop addresses high upfront capital costs and complex utility connections to make your zero-emission bus (ZEB) transition achievable.
The organizations delivering this workshop.
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Learn from the people building Canada’s EaaS projects.
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Shifting financial, technical, and grid risks to private partners through proven commercial frameworks.
Engineered for Canadian transit authorities and industry leaders.
Executive Leadership
Evaluating financial models (CapEx vs. OpEx) and de-risking zero-emission bus (ZEB) deployments.
Procurement & Finance
Developing EaaS contracts, allocating technical/grid risks, and managing legal frameworks.
Operations & Planners
Managing complex depot retrofits, utility interconnection, and grid constraint limits.
Industry Partners
Connecting utility providers and EaaS solutions vendors directly with public sector partners.
Proudly partnered with the Town of Okotoks.
We are pleased to collaborate with the Town of Okotoks as our host partner, bringing together public transit innovators, municipal leaders, and industry providers under one roof.
Core pillars of the EaaS framework.
Our peer-led objectives ensure your team develops transit-centric EaaS insights, maps procurement structures, and evaluates functional grid solutions.
Demystify EaaS & Procurement
Define core commercial frameworks of Energy-as-a-Service explicitly within transit, equipping agencies with procurement language and risk-allocation strategies.
Evaluate Market-Ready Solutions
Examine deployment successes, cross-jurisdictional experiences, and technical mitigation strategies used by leading providers to navigate utility bottlenecks.
Facilitate Peer Knowledge Exchange
Connect with CUTRIC technical leads and peer transit agencies to work through real-world case studies and the operational realities of deployment.
A structural breakdown of your day.
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM local time. Crafted to pace theoretical modeling, real-world case applications, and collaborative partner panels.
Registration & Networking Breakfast
CUTRIC: Welcome & Introductions
Provider Session 1: Zenobē
Global experience, successes, challenges and procurement guidance for transit agencies. 40-minute presentation followed by a 20-minute Q&A.
Break
Provider Session 2: PowerON Energy Solutions
Practical experience and lessons learned, procurement guidance, financing options and software capabilities for transit agencies. 40-minute presentation followed by a 20-minute Q&A.
Break
Provider Session 3: Next Hydrogen
Practical experience and lessons learned, partnership frameworks, equipment integration and financing options for deploying Hydrogen-as-a-Service (HaaS) within the EaaS ecosystem. 40-minute presentation followed by a 20-minute Q&A.
Lunch & Networking
Transit Agency Case Studies: Energy as a Service Deployments
Practical reviews of current fleet programs, EaaS milestones, blueprint-to-tarmac transition hurdles, depot constraint management, and peer procurement do's & don'ts.
Wrap-up
What you'll master by workshop's end.
Walk away with the tools, definitions, and contractual structures needed to confidently build, pitch, and execute an EaaS partnership model.
Compare Financial & Risk Structures
Differentiate between traditional CapEx and OpEx-driven EaaS models, with the ability to shift technical, financial, and grid risks to private partners.
Map Operational & Grid Risks
Identify major infrastructure bottlenecks—including utility interconnection delays and peak demand issues—and structure risk allocation within contracts.
Apply Proven Best Practices
Implement functional solutions from peer transit agencies addressing depot retrofits, utility connection delays, and managed shifts to mixed fleets.
The sessions provided clear, practical insights into system performance, utility considerations and operational requirements for deploying next-gen buses in real-world transit environments. I appreciated the balanced perspective on both the opportunities and challenges.
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Secure Your Seat in Okotoks.
Limited cohort size to maximize peer-to-peer discussion. Earn 6 continuing education credit hours with OSPE.
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Secure your spot today for this unique opportunity to advance your professional capabilities!
Please Note: Flight and accommodation expenses are not included and are the responsibility of the participant.
FCEB
YOUR ROADMAP
STARTS HERE
Gain a National Perspective
Explore the 2026 Canadian hydrogen landscape and lessons learned from the Pan-Canadian FCEB Demonstration and Integration Trial.
Master FCEB Fundamentals
Learn directly from New Flyer about the latest fuel cell vehicle technology, including fuel tank specifications and essential maintenance groundwork.
Navigate Fuelling & Infrastructure
Review Ontario’s current hydrogen production capacity and the critical site installations required both before and after vehicle delivery.
Learn from Peer Success
Hear first-hand accounts of MiWay’s "Step Stone" approach to decarbonization and the future of hydrogen in their municipal fleet.
Prioritize Safety & Emergency Response
Understand specialized safety protocols and preparedness considerations for first responders handling hydrogen technology.
Prepare Your Workforce
Identify the cross-departmental training needs for maintenance, operations and management teams to ensure a seamless "Day One" rollout.
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AGENDA
Registration & Networking Breakfast
Check in, pick up your workshop materials, and enjoy a light breakfast while connecting with other industry professionals before the sessions begin.
CUTRIC: Welcome & The National Hydrogen Landscape
Welcome and introduction from CUTRIC. An overview of the purpose of the workshop, alongside lessons learned in planning, designing, and implementing the Pan-Canadian Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Bus Demonstration & Integration Trial (Phase I), 2018-2026.
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New Flyer Industries: FCEB Technology & Maintenance Fundamentals
Familiarization of the Xcelsior Charge FC™ (FCEB) with an emphasis on vehicle designs utilizing Ballard FC technology, and basic fuel cell operation in conjunction with the New Flyer electric propulsion system. Review of HV and Hydrogen Fuel safety, focusing on proper PPE (for HV and H2), required tooling, training, and basic emergency response procedures.
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Break
A brief pause to recharge, grab a coffee, and stretch before we continue with our technical deep dive.
New Flyer Industries: FCEB Technology & Maintenance Fundamentals (Continued)
Continuing the deep dive into technical maintenance, safety guidelines, and critical operational knowledge required for safe handling of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Buses.
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Enbridge: Hydrogen Fuelling & Infrastructure (Part A)
An overview of hydrogen production capacity in Ontario circa 2026. This session covers required pre-bus delivery infrastructure on-site, emergency solutions post-bus delivery, and critical lessons learned from hydrogen fuelling projects focused on light- and heavy-duty implementations in Canada.
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Networking Lunch
Enjoy lunch while connecting with peers and discussing the morning's lessons learned regarding FCEB operationalization.
Hydrogen Fuelling & Infrastructure Integration (Part B)
Overview of infrastructure installation considerations and lessons learned for Canada’s hydrogen fuelling supply chain. Dive deep into infrastructure installation projects with a focus on real-world transportation applications.
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Break
A short pause to recharge before moving into Transit Agency Experiences.
Transit Agency Experiences: Facility & Workforce Readiness at Canadian/US Transit Agencies
Learn directly from agencies with FCEBs in operation. We will explore readiness preparations before vehicle delivery and address challenges and lessons learned post-technology delivery and commissioning.
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MiWay’s Road to Decarbonization
An overview of MiWay’s stepping stone approach to zero-emissions and decarbonization, highlighting the agency's integration of Hydrogen fuel and their roadmap for the future.
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CUTRIC: Workshop Wrap-Up & Next Steps
Closing remarks consolidating the roadmap metrics discussed throughout the day, providing an actionable readiness checklist and defining the next planning steps.
