The CFA Zero-Emission School Bus Forum offers expert guidance, technical assistance, updates on funding and incentive programs, and guest speakers with insights from across the industry. By transitioning the ESB Network California Forum to CFA, we make it easy for you to connect with a CFA advisor, meet the team at events across California, and access CFA’s no-cost technical assistance. Through a series of engaging sessions, we bring together districts committed to pioneering zero-emission transportation solutions.

Agenda & Topics:

Topics covered by the CFA Zero Emission School Bus Forum will continue to deliver the latest news, education, insights, strategies, and funding updates. Register to see upcoming topics.

  • November 5, 2025
  • March 4, 2026
  • May 6, 2026

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Those interested in joining the CFA Zero-Emission School Bus Forum are required to register for upcoming meetings. Visit CFA’s registration page to register.

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Cal Fleet Advisor Zero-Emission School Bus Forum Session Archives

Infrastructure 101 | March 2025

Infrastructure 101 | March 2025

The CALSTART Electric School Bus team hosts an informational session through the Electric School Bus Network Forum, offering school districts key guidance on fleet electrification, charger selection, bidirectional charging, utility programs, and navigating the ZESBI Part C funding process.
Driver Training – California ESB Working Group | December 2022

Driver Training – California ESB Working Group | December 2022

The Electric School Bus team at CALSTART discusses ESB driver training programs, incentives, and feedback. The ESB Team is joined by Nancy Jensen, a retired state-certified school bus driver and driving instructor, and Jason Francisco from FAAC Incorporated, an industry-leading organization for simulation training.
Purchaser Workshop | June 2023

Purchaser Workshop | June 2023

The California Electric School Bus Working Group (CAESBWG) hosts a Purchaser Workshop for eligible applicants interested in learning more about how to apply for funding.
LCFS Credits | February 2023

LCFS Credits | February 2023

The Electric School Bus team at CALSTART breaks down LCFS credits and how this program can benefit your school bus electrification with e-Mission Control and McKinleyville Unified School District.
Infrastructure Planning | October 2022

Infrastructure Planning | October 2022

The Electric School Bus (ESB) and EnergIIZE teams at CALSTART discuss how the EnergIIZE Incentives Program could support your infrastructure deployment needs. See which EnergIIZE funding opportunities are available to your school district for installing electric school bus infrastructure.
What is your Infrastructure plan? | April 2022

What is your Infrastructure plan? | April 2022

This meeting will focus on aspects of infrastructure planning. CALSTART’s EnergIIZE Team and utility providers will present pertinent information for school districts. This meeting aims to provide school districts with information and resources to succeed in infrastructure planning.
How to Effectively Deploy Your Workforce | June 2022

How to Effectively Deploy Your Workforce | June 2022

This meeting focused on workforce development as it pertains to electric school buses and charging infrastructure. The goal of this meeting was to provide school districts with information and resources to be successful in understanding their workforce development needs.