Power Ahead With Electrification

The transition to electric vehicles is rapidly accelerating. Preparing the infrastructure to support electrification efforts — including expanding the capacity of the electric grid — is essential to success. We bring multidisciplinary, cross-industry experience to bear on the challenges and help you make efficient, cost-effective decisions that embrace the next generation of transportation.

Supporting Electrification Whenever and Wherever You Need It

The journey to electrification is a marathon, not a sprint. Burns & McDonnell is partnering with forward-thinkers across numerous industries to evaluate existing infrastructure and deploy upgrades needed to drive long-term success.

Utility Investment

Maintaining a modern, reliable grid is becoming ever more complex as the interconnection of intermittent renewables and two-way power supplies complicate the electrical infrastructure. For utilities attempting to meet growing demand — and even exploring electrification of their own fleets of service vehicles — the stakes are high for sustainable, defensible make-ready investments.

Our deep knowledge of the entire electricity ecosystem and integrated team of design and construction professionals gives you industry-leading support, backed by holistic experience from strategy and planning to implementation. With core commitments to quality and safety, we partner with utilities to deliver value, helping you focus on delivering the necessary power.

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Creating Resilient EV Infrastructure and Reducing Impacts to Operations

Burns & McDonnell

As electric vehicle usage increases, the need for reliable charging infrastructure grows. Resilient charging infrastructure is crucial to dependable operations.

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Zero-Emissions Transportation

The way the world moves is changing rapidly and bringing opportunities and challenges to organizations looking to decarbonize operations.

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EV Cybersecurity Measures a Major Priority With NEVI

1898 & Co.

The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program provides cybersecurity guidance for electric vehicles, aiming to keep all interested parties secure.

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6 Tips for Building National EV Charging Corridors People Will Use

1898 & Co.

Planning electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure should consider legislation, user experience, and coordination between government agencies and utilities.

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Accelerating on the Road to Electrification

Burns & McDonnell

The movement to reduce carbon emissions is giving a speed boost to efforts to electrify transportation. Building the appropriate electrical infrastructure to support this dramatic transition will depend on understanding the reality of new operational models.

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5 Trends Now Shaping the Electrification Landscape

Burns & McDonnell

From more public charging stations to new power delivery innovations, the electrification landscape is undergoing a profound shift.

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Evaluating the Impacts of Electric Vehicles on Utility Distribution Systems

1898 & Co.

Consumers and transportation companies are embracing the electric vehicle transformation, but electric utilities across the U.S. will need to prepare for increased demand. To avoid costly upgrades and mitigate the downstream effects of increased energy consumption, utilities should implement thoughtful standards and business practices.

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Electrifying the Future of California’s Infrastructure

1898 & Co.

As California ramps up its commitment to reducing air pollution, Southern California Edison (SCE) is leading the charge for utilities in the electric vehicle (EV) charging space. To accommodate the state’s goal of having 30% of vehicles on the road electric by 2030, SCE needed to establish an expansive charging infrastructure program.

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Understanding the Long-Term Impacts of Electric Vehicle Charging

1898 & Co.

The number of electric vehicles on U.S. roads will increase rapidly over the next 20 years, requiring utilities to accurately forecast the effects charging will have on long-term utility peak demand. New forecasting methods that measure EV coincident peak demand can be used to accommodate this rapid growth.

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Scaling for Fleet Conversion

Fleets have needs that go well beyond the basics of transportation electrification. Charging strategy, technology selection and transition management are primary concerns. We combine a comprehensive understanding of both fleet needs and utility operations. Our integrated team is poised to help you navigate the complexities of working with your local utility as you electrify your fleet.

WHAT WE DO

Fleet Electrification Advisory

When considering transitioning to electric vehicles, you need a trusted partner to deliver an unbiased assessment of the technology, operations, total cost and operational challenges ahead. We help you build a comprehensive business case and technology road map for fleet electrification that is informed by our deep experience in the energy and utility industries.

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4 Factors Will Steer the Journey to Fleet Electrification

1898 & Co.

Electrification of large fleets of vehicles will contribute greatly to global decarbonization, but the journey comes with four distinct challenges.

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A Road Map for Successful Conversion to a Fully Electric Fleet

1898 & Co.

Electric utilities and transit agencies may not know how to complete an efficient conversion when it comes to electrifying their vehicle fleets. Following a comprehensive road map allows them to identify challenges and quantify benefits while still meeting their business needs.

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Considerations for Constructing Medium-Duty EV Infrastructure

Burns & McDonnell

A successful conversion to medium-duty fleet electric vehicles (EVs) requires organizations think through technology, siting, funding and delivery method.

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10 Infrastructure Considerations for Fleet Electrification

1898 & Co.

With delivery services exploring a shift to electric vehicles, fleet owners need to consider the shifting infrastructure demands at their depots.

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New Flyer and Burns & McDonnell Selected for Battery Electric Bus Charging Infrastructure Construction Project in St. Louis

Burns & McDonnell

New Flyer of America (New Flyer), one of the world’s leading independent global bus manufacturers, and Burns & McDonnell, a 100% employee-owned engineering, construction and architecture company, have been selected for an $8.7 million contract for the construction of charging infrastructure for battery electric buses (BEBs) for the Metro Transit fleet.

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Deploying America’s Electrified Bus Fleets

Burns & McDonnell

West Coast transit agencies are spearheading the electrification of bus fleets, from pilots to full-scale deployment. The uptick in interest in electric bus adoption can be traced to consumer demand, regulations and incentives, shrinking total cost of ownership, and technological advancement.

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Adopting Electric Bus Fleets

Burns & McDonnell

City transit agencies are transitioning to electric bus fleets to meet market demands and achieve compliance.

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Electrifying Public Transportation With an Industry Leader

1898 & Co.

As the first transit agency in the United States to bring a fast-charge electric bus into service, Foothill Transit has long held a leadership position in electrified transportation. Now it has taken the next step — developing a comprehensive master plan to transition its natural gas fueled bus fleet to 100% battery electric by 2030.

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Electrification Unbound

The push to expand electrification in pursuit of carbon reduction objectives will have cascading consequences across a wide range of business sectors. Experience in resource planning, feasibility studies, data analytics and utility coordination enables our professionals to lead conversations on the long-term transition across several industries, demonstrating value in critical infrastructure design and construction.

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Leveraging Climate Incentives for Oilfield Electrification Projects

1898 & Co.

Working in collaboration with utilities, oilfield owners can leverage federal incentives designed for grid capacity to support oilfield electrification.

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Ramping Up for Increasing Airport Electrification

Burns & McDonnell

Recognizing which aspects of aviation will electrify sooner could help airports optimize their infrastructure planning.

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Electrifying the Future of Aviation

Burns & McDonnell

Implementing alternatives to fossil fuel usage is one path the commercial aviation industry may use in the future to help reduce costs and address environmental concerns.

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Autonomous Vehicle Infrastructure: Defining the Domain

Burns & McDonnell

Fully autonomous vehicles are far from a reality, but vehicles with some automation are here. Preparing infrastructure is key to successful implementation.

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Connectivity Is Critical to Enabling Infrastructure Act Investments

Burns & McDonnell

The bipartisan infrastructure act funds expansion and upgrades to the electric grid. Telecommunications are critical to getting the most out of investments.

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Kyle Pynn, PE

Transportation Electrification Business Line Director

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