In late September 2026, the State Energy Offices in Michigan and Oregon each kicked off a new Electric Fleet (eFleet) Network, with technical assistance from the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO). The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) launched the Michigan Electric Fleet Network on September 22 in Detroit, and the Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) launched the Oregon eFleet Network on September 29 in Portland.
Each network brings together fleets that already operate electric vehicles (EVs) with fleets actively exploring the technology. As they navigate the transition to EVs, members will meet regularly to share lessons learned, troubleshoot common challenges, and provide direct input on state programs, policies, and infrastructure planning that affect fleet electrification.
At a time when fuel prices are straining budgets across the country, the operational savings provided by electric cars, trucks, and buses can help protect taxpayers and consumers from rising costs. In addition, transportation is one of the largest sources of emissions, and fleet vehicles — from state and local government fleets to school buses, transit, and commercial delivery vehicles — represent a significant opportunity for emissions reductions at scale. However, many fleet managers face hurdles when going electric, including uncertainty about charging infrastructure, upfront costs, available incentives, energization timelines, and model availability.
Fleets see these barriers first-hand, and states and utilities need insight from fleet operators to plan for new electric load, target infrastructure investments, and design programs that work in practice. The eFleet Networks create a consistent, trusted forum for that two-way exchange.
NASEO provided technical assistance to both State Energy Offices as they stood up their respective eFleet Networks, drawing on its experience with freight electrification.