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ICF Proposal for City of Santa Ana Fleet Electrification & Electric Vehicle Master Plan February 27, 2024 Project Manager. Max Kaffel Transportation Specialist Max Kaffel brings half a decade of expertise in sustainable transportation, greenhouse gas metrics, renewable energy solutions, and transportation strategy. His core strength lies in evaluating transportation electrification potential, aiding in the development of vehicle deployment schedules, and conducting cost analysis for infrastructure implementation. PROJECT EXPERIENCE Master Phased Plan for Zero Emission Fleet Transition, New Mexico Gas Company, May 2023 - Present Max supported the analysis and documentation of the Master Phased Plan for Zero Emission Fleet Transition for the New Mexico Gas Company. His duties included conducting a thorough analysis of NMGCs existing fleet and identify opportunities for vehicle electrification. Following the fleet analysis and assessment of viable EV replacement vehicles, Max carried out a detailed charging infrastructure analysis, identifying multiple charging infrastructure scenarios. Years of Experience Professional start date: 09/2017 ICF start date: 03/2019 Education Bachelor of Science, White Paper on Clean Marine Fuels for Ocean -Going Vessels, Port of Long University of California, Beach, April 2023 — Present Berkeley Max is supporting the development of a white paper on the status of clean marine fuels in the marine shipping sector. He has aided in a detailed analysis for the Port on the transition to clean marine fuels. His involvement spans a comprehensive literature review, which delves into existing clean fuel alternatives, industry trends, commitments from carriers, expected growth, and challenges associated with infrastructure. EV Fleet and Charging Master Plan, City of Laguna Beach, March 2023 — July 2023. Analyst. Max played an instrumental role in shaping the Electric Vehicle Fleet and Charging Station Master Plan for the City of Laguna Beach, California. He thoroughly assessed the City's current fleet, offering insightful recommendations for transitioning to sustainable transport alternatives. Additionally, he strategized the integration of EV charging hubs tailored for City vehicles, provided counsel on phasing out outdated propane and traditional fuel infrastructure, and orchestrated the introduction of community -wide EV charging stations for the public. Joint Office Technical Assistance (TA) —National Renewable Energy Laboratory, February 2022-Present The TA responds to technical inquiries from state agencies and related entities that are generated as a result of the work of the DOT/DOE Joint Office, whose work expands state EV charging deployment. These inquiries require in- depth research and understanding of EV and EV charging programs under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Mr. Kaffel supports the daily operations of the TA team by responding to inquiries. Development of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory for the Transportation Sector and Transportation GHG Report —United States Environmental Protection Agency, March 2020-Present Currently producing the mobile sources section of the official U.S. GHG Inventory. This work includes collection of activity data, research into improved on -road and off -road emissions factors, the use of the MOVES Model and the NONROAD Model, and the development of outreach materials and reports. This work is conducted annually and includes a QA/QC process and an annual consideration of improvements in the methods and data used —for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. 39