MHD Electrification Accelerator Recruitment Toolkit
Fall 2026
Thank you for helping to get the word out about the Fall 2026 Medium- & Heavy-Duty Fleet Electrification Accelerator!
You can share these materials directly, or incorporate this copy into communications that you’re already sharing about WAZIP. This messaging was reviewed by CALSTART and WSDOT, so please be careful not to change details.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Steven Alaman at steven.alaman@breakingbarrierscollaborative.org.
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Subject: MHD fleet electrification program for WAZIP applicants
Email body:
The Washington Zero-Emissions Incentive Program (WAZIP) is open! Make the most of it with the Medium- & Heavy-Duty Fleet Electrification Accelerator from WAZIP partner Breaking Barriers Collaborative.
This fall, join a cohort of peers tapping into 12 weeks of expert guidance and hands-on support. At the end, you’ll graduate with a customized electrification plan for your MHD fleet and a strategy for securing WAZIP incentives before they’re gone.
Through this program, you can:
Understand your total cost of ownership for making the shift to EVs
Build an actionable fleet electrification plan tailored to your organization
Navigate WAZIP from application to voucher
Learn directly from electrification experts, including industry leaders, government agencies, utilities, and experienced fleet managers
Connect with peers doing the same work
Get behind the wheel with an MHD EV ride-and drive
This Accelerator cohort is sponsored by WAZIP, and will run from September–December, 2026.
Read more about the program, or sign up for an informational webinar to see if the Accelerator is the right fit for your organization. You can also reach out directly to Steven Alaman at steven.alaman@breakingbarrierscollaborative.org with any questions.
Use this copy, and download the accompanying graphics, to post about the Accelerator on social media. If posting on LinkedIn, please tag the Breaking Barriers Collaborative page.
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Post 1
The Washington Zero-Emission Incentive Program (WAZIP) helps WA businesses and commercial fleets save money when they transition to electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. But funding is limited, and bringing zero-emission technology into your fleet can be daunting. The Medium- & Heavy-Duty Fleet Electrification Accelerator from Breaking Barriers Collaborative helps you build an actionable electrification plan to leverage the full cost-savings EVs.
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Medium- and heavy-duty fleet operators in Washington: WAZIP vouchers are live, and funding is limited – so don’t miss out! If you want expert support securing WAZIP incentives and planning your transition to EVs, check out the MHD Fleet Electrification Accelerator, run by WAZIP partner Breaking Barriers Collaborative. This hands-on, cohort-based program is designed for any WA-based organizations that are interested in MHD fleet electrification, no matter where they are in the journey.
Post 3
Enrollment is open for the Fall 2026 Medium- & Heavy-Duty Fleet Electrification Accelerator. This 3-month program is for MHD fleet operators in Washington. Graduates leave the program with a real, actionable electrification plan, tailored to their vehicles, routes, and operational needs.
Learn more from the Breaking Barriers Collaborative: https://www.breakingbarrierscollaborative.org/mhd-electrification-accelerator?utm_campaign=mhd-summer-2026&utm_medium=social&utm_source=partner-toolkit
Flyer
Print this flyer to promote the Accelerator in-person, or send as an email attachment.
Postcard
Print this postcard to promote the Accelerator in-person.
Slide
This 1-slide overview of the Accelerator can be used in presentations.
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