Jason Washington, Associate Superintendent of Supporting Services, Prince George’s County Public Schools

NEW ON THE POD: Electrifying vehicle fleets is no longer a distant goal—it’s happening now in school districts, cities, and campuses across the country. In this episode, we explore what it takes to transition large fleets to all-electric, from financing to infrastructure and community impact. Our guest shares lessons the K-12 perspective, highlighting challenges and opportunities. Listeners will gain practical insights into how electrification can reduce emissions, improve health outcomes, and reshape the future of community transportation. Listen now.

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Episode 49: Charging ahead: Financing and powering resilient all-electric school bus fleets
Energy Management, Communications, Community, Decarbonization, Electrification, Renewable Energy, Resilience, Transportation, Carbon Emissions
Episode 49: Charging ahead: Financing and powering resilient all-electric school bus fleets
Energy Management, Communications, Community, Decarbonization, Electrification, Renewable Energy, Resilience, Transportation, Carbon Emissions
Energy Management, Communications, Community, Decarbonization, Electrification, Renewable Energy, Resilience, Transportation, Carbon Emissions
Episode 48: Energy P3's grow up: lessons from the field in 2025
Energy Efficiency, Energy Management, P3s
Episode 48: Energy P3's grow up: lessons from the field in 2025
Energy Efficiency, Energy Management, P3s
Energy Efficiency, Energy Management, P3s
Episode 47: From classroom to stadium: the Michigan sustainability model
Communications, Carbon Emissions, Community, Education, Sustainability Curriculum, Student Engagement, Energy Efficiency, Sports
Episode 47: From classroom to stadium: the Michigan sustainability model
Communications, Carbon Emissions, Community, Education, Sustainability Curriculum, Student Engagement, Energy Efficiency, Sports
Communications, Carbon Emissions, Community, Education, Sustainability Curriculum, Student Engagement, Energy Efficiency, Sports
Episode 46: Powering sustainability across California community colleges
Communications, Carbon Emissions, Community, Education, Sustainability Curriculum, Student Engagement
Episode 46: Powering sustainability across California community colleges
Communications, Carbon Emissions, Community, Education, Sustainability Curriculum, Student Engagement
Communications, Carbon Emissions, Community, Education, Sustainability Curriculum, Student Engagement
Episode 45: Transforming Data into Outcomes
Carbon Emissions, Behavior Change, Community, Healthcare, Scope 3 Emissions, Systems Thinking
Episode 45: Transforming Data into Outcomes
Carbon Emissions, Behavior Change, Community, Healthcare, Scope 3 Emissions, Systems Thinking

Lessons from the Public Sector to Approach Sustainability

Carbon Emissions, Behavior Change, Community, Healthcare, Scope 3 Emissions, Systems Thinking
Episode 44: Climate Action vs. Decarbonization - Higher Ed. Summit 2024
Student Engagement, Carbon Emissions, Carbon Charge, Decarbonization, Electrification, Justice
Episode 44: Climate Action vs. Decarbonization - Higher Ed. Summit 2024
Student Engagement, Carbon Emissions, Carbon Charge, Decarbonization, Electrification, Justice

Live session from 2024 Higher Ed. Climate Leadership Summit.

Student Engagement, Carbon Emissions, Carbon Charge, Decarbonization, Electrification, Justice
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Communications, Education, Student Engagement, Sustainability Curriculum, Justice, Behavior Change
Episode 43: Climate Communications
Communications, Education, Student Engagement, Sustainability Curriculum, Justice, Behavior Change

Featuring guest host Lena Essak.

Communications, Education, Student Engagement, Sustainability Curriculum, Justice, Behavior Change
Episode 42: Decarbonizing Heating & Cooling: Thermal Transition in Action
Electrification, Decarbonization, Wicked Problems, Co-generation, Thermal Energy, Carbon Emissions
Episode 42: Decarbonizing Heating & Cooling: Thermal Transition in Action
Electrification, Decarbonization, Wicked Problems, Co-generation, Thermal Energy, Carbon Emissions

Live session from 2023 Higher Ed. Climate Leadership Summit.

Electrification, Decarbonization, Wicked Problems, Co-generation, Thermal Energy, Carbon Emissions
Episode 41: Evolving Energy P3 on Higher Ed. Campuses
Procurement, P3s
Episode 41: Evolving Energy P3 on Higher Ed. Campuses
Procurement, P3s
Procurement, P3s
Episode 40: Carbon neutrality should not be the end goal with Alex Barron and Aaron Strong
Justice, Electrification, Carbon Emissions, Scope 3 Emissions, Renewable Energy, Student Engagement, Sustainability Curriculum
Episode 40: Carbon neutrality should not be the end goal with Alex Barron and Aaron Strong
Justice, Electrification, Carbon Emissions, Scope 3 Emissions, Renewable Energy, Student Engagement, Sustainability Curriculum
Justice, Electrification, Carbon Emissions, Scope 3 Emissions, Renewable Energy, Student Engagement, Sustainability Curriculum
Episode 39: The Cutting Edge with Peter Kelly-Detwiler
Energy Efficiency, Carbon Emissions, Energy Management, Energy Storage, Community, Investing, Wicked Problems, Utilities, Systems Thinking, Water, Justice, Electrification, Design, Solar, Gas, Thermal Energy, Hydrogen
Episode 39: The Cutting Edge with Peter Kelly-Detwiler
Energy Efficiency, Carbon Emissions, Energy Management, Energy Storage, Community, Investing, Wicked Problems, Utilities, Systems Thinking, Water, Justice, Electrification, Design, Solar, Gas, Thermal Energy, Hydrogen
Energy Efficiency, Carbon Emissions, Energy Management, Energy Storage, Community, Investing, Wicked Problems, Utilities, Systems Thinking, Water, Justice, Electrification, Design, Solar, Gas, Thermal Energy, Hydrogen
Episode 38: The Political Economy of Higher Ed with Dr. Katrina Kelly-Pitou
Energy Efficiency, Carbon Emissions, Student Engagement, Energy Management, Energy Storage, Community, Investing, Renewable Energy, Wicked Problems, Utilities, Systems Thinking, Water, Justice, Electrification, Education, Design
Episode 38: The Political Economy of Higher Ed with Dr. Katrina Kelly-Pitou
Energy Efficiency, Carbon Emissions, Student Engagement, Energy Management, Energy Storage, Community, Investing, Renewable Energy, Wicked Problems, Utilities, Systems Thinking, Water, Justice, Electrification, Education, Design
Energy Efficiency, Carbon Emissions, Student Engagement, Energy Management, Energy Storage, Community, Investing, Renewable Energy, Wicked Problems, Utilities, Systems Thinking, Water, Justice, Electrification, Education, Design
Episode 37: Designing for the 90% with Kenny Seeton (CSU Dominguez Hills)
Energy Efficiency, Carbon Emissions, Student Engagement, Energy Management, Energy Storage, Solar
Episode 37: Designing for the 90% with Kenny Seeton (CSU Dominguez Hills)
Energy Efficiency, Carbon Emissions, Student Engagement, Energy Management, Energy Storage, Solar
Energy Efficiency, Carbon Emissions, Student Engagement, Energy Management, Energy Storage, Solar
Episode 36: Podcasting for Sustainability - AASHE 2020
Education, Student Engagement, Sustainability Curriculum
Episode 36: Podcasting for Sustainability - AASHE 2020
Education, Student Engagement, Sustainability Curriculum
Education, Student Engagement, Sustainability Curriculum
Episode 35: The Eco Performance Office with Ron Herbst
Systems Thinking, Wicked Problems, Resilience, Renewable Energy, Utilities, Energy Efficiency, Electrification, Carbon Emissions, Procurement
Episode 35: The Eco Performance Office with Ron Herbst
Systems Thinking, Wicked Problems, Resilience, Renewable Energy, Utilities, Energy Efficiency, Electrification, Carbon Emissions, Procurement
Systems Thinking, Wicked Problems, Resilience, Renewable Energy, Utilities, Energy Efficiency, Electrification, Carbon Emissions, Procurement