b'Electric and Hybrid VehiclesFleet electrification reduces fuel and maintenance costs, improves vehicle performance and safety and reduces air emissions associated with transportation. EPE plans to systematically electrify our own fleet through gradual replacement of vehicles. Further, EPE will continue to support the deployment of electric vehicles in the region through education and outreach, provision of charging stations at EPE facilities and employee incentives for electric and hybrid vehicle purchases. In 2019, EPEs hybrid and plug-in hybrid fleet vehicles reduced gasoline consumption by an estimated 1,260 gallons and diesel consumption by an estimated 472 gallons, equivalent to reducing CO 2emissions by approximately 24 tons. EPEs electrified fleet grew with four new Electric Power Take-Off (ePTO) bucket trucks, bringing the total to ten. Operating the ePTO bucket trucks helps reduce air pollution, noise pollution, and improves operator safety.Environmental Stewardship'