72 Years and Growing

It was another record year at the Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference (EUFMC). More than 600 registrations for the 72nd annual conference included 177 fleet representatives from 107 investor-owned utilities, 34 utility contractors, 10 utility cooperatives, 12 municipal operations and 14 other fleets that operate, manage and maintain utility equipment. In attendance were 62 new fleet representatives from 4 new companies. Joining the fleets were 350 supplier representatives from 97 companies.

“Record participation at EUFMC is a reminder of the value that the conference educational program, equipment events, networking opportunities and special activities offer,” said EUFMC President Greg Loew, Avista Utilities. “The ongoing success of the industry’s premier educational and equipment event for fleets stems from the support of our attendees and sponsors.”

In 2025, that tradition continued. The conference educational program, Driving Safety, Sustainability & Technical Expertise, featured 10 sessions with presentations by 27 fleet executives, manufacturers and industry experts:

Keynote Address: Delivered by Natalia Saldarriaga, vice president, Facilities and Field Services, Shared Services at Consolidated Edison Company of New York, the presentation covered the outlook for America’s energy infrastructure and the utility’s transportation and building electrification initiatives. 

EV Charging Advancements: Southern California Edison shared an overview of their fleet electrification efforts, what SCE is pursuing for fleet charging including a new dynamic charger business case, an Electric Vehicle (EV) business resiliency study plus details on real-life field deployments of mobile EV chargers to laydown yards.

Quality Assurance Programs for Fleets: Industry leaders discussed how a successful closed loop Quality Assurance Program can not only improve your preventive maintenance program but substantially reduce your risk from catastrophic events.

Senior Leadership Alignment: Fleet professionals shared the importance of being aligned with senior leadership and their strategies for how to create and maintain those connections.

Advanced Fuel Sourcing and Purchasing: Commonwealth Edison shared advanced fuel strategies including premium fuels, management of purchase points and fraud reduction.

Safety Leadership: Eric Kapitulik, founder of The Program, built on his focus during the 2024 EUFMC on addressing breakdowns in fleet safety processes and procedures. 

Safety Engaging Cultures: Fleet professionals discussed how leadership culture is driving safety improvements like building accountability and how data can drive changes.

Procurement Strategies for EPA 2027: With ever-changing emissions requirements and advances in technology, equipment chassis procurement can be a moving target. This panel explored how manufacturers are approaching these changes and the strategies some fleet managers are using to keep their fleets compliant and reliable.

Artificial Intelligence in Fleet Man-agement: Industry experts discussed how Artificial Intelligence can help fleet professionals succeed and what to expect from current technology.

Rental Strategies in Difficult Financial Times: Why are companies opting for rentals or maintaining an in-house pool of vehicles and equipment? Are they facing capital restrictions that make renting more feasible than purchasing? This panel discussed the topic from the perspectives of equipment rental vendors, a utility fleet and a contractor who rents equipment.

Roundtables: An EUFMC signature event brought together fleet representatives and suppliers to discuss mutual challenges and find solutions.

The 73rd annual EUFMC will be held May 31 - June 3, 2026, at the Williamsburg Lodge and Conference Center in Williamsburg, Virginia.