The department, in cooperation with the Washington State University energy program and external stakeholders with appropriate knowledge and expertise, will convene quarterly meetings with the agencies listed in WAC 194-28-050 to discuss trends in alternative fuel and vehicle development, including current and near-term market availability, procurement costs and pricing differentials, performance metrics, innovative procurement opportunities, and fleet management tools. The meetings will take place in person, by phone, via the Internet, or any combination thereof through the second quarter of 2015, and thereafter as may be warranted.