Sprocket Power Builds Resilient Managed Microgrid for Hampton Jitney, Deploying Next-Generation Fleet Electrification

A landmark partnership brings commercial-grade energy infrastructure to a mid-market fleet operator, creating a blueprint for fleet electrification across New York while cutting per-mile fuel costs by 75% or more.

In September 2026, Sprocket Power, Inc., a provider of advanced commercial microgrid solutions, announced a landmark partnership with Hampton Jitney, the family-owned Long Island transportation provider, to commission a custom behind-the-meter managed microgrid at Hampton Jitney’s Calverton facility.

The completed installation makes Hampton Jitney one of the first commercial transit operators in New York to deploy behind-the-meter microgrid technology to support fleet electrification. The project combines on-site solar photovoltaic (PV) generation, commercial battery energy storage (BESS), and intelligent system management and optimization software.

The microgrid is designed to buffer Hampton Jitney against volatile grid demand charges, generate clean energy on-site to offset utility energy costs, support the local grid through demand response participation and energy exports, and provide a clean and cost-effective energy source for fleets charging at the Calverton location.

Democratizing Microgrid Infrastructure For Mid-Market Fleets

The partnership reflects Sprocket Power’s focus on simplifying and delivering complex energy assets to middle-market businesses. Mid-sized regional fleet operators represent an important commercial segment that has historically faced significant barriers to deploying comprehensive energy systems because of their engineering and capital requirements.

“Regional transportation providers are often blocked from achieving the economic and resilience benefits of microgrids due to engineering and capital complexity,” said Maria Fields, CEO and Co-Founder of Sprocket Power. “Sprocket Power was founded to close this gap by designing, building, and operating these systems. Our team is proud to deliver a high-performance asset to a beloved Long Island institution, proving that fleet electrification can enhance operating margins while supporting grid stability.”

Grid Independence And Regional Transit Hub Expansion

The microgrid’s automated software management is designed to provide continuous, cost-effective capacity and energy based on Hampton Jitney’s transit schedules.

The BESS captures solar energy during periods of peak midday production and dispatches that stored energy during high-demand intervals. This helps shield electric fleet charging from peak utility rates while maintaining charging capacity during periods of summer peak demand and grid strain.

The current deployment includes charging infrastructure along with portable DC fast charging (DCFC). The facility has been engineered to support an immediate Phase 2 expansion that will add 1 MW of dedicated DCFC charging capacity. The expansion is intended to position the Calverton facility as a primary commercial charging hub for external regional electric fleets operating across Long Island.

Supporting New York CLCPA Goals And Emissions Reductions

The project is designed to advance the goals of New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) by deploying customer-sited distributed energy resources that can actively support the regional electric grid.

The microgrid is projected to eliminate 590 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually over its operational lifespan by displacing transportation diesel fuel consumption and offsetting the need for utility-supplied regional gas-peaker generation during periods of peak demand.

By storing renewable electricity, optimizing electricity drawn from the grid, and exporting available capacity resources, the installation is designed to reduce localized utility congestion and support additional sustainable infrastructure investment across Long Island’s East End.

“Hampton Jitney has been a Long Island institution for over 50 years,” said Andrew Lynch, Vice President of Hampton Jitney and second-generation operator. “Building this microgrid represents the next chapter in our commitment to the communities we serve. It ensures we continue to provide completely reliable service while driving the transition to a sustainable future. Working with Sprocket Power allows us to stabilize and control our long-term operating costs as we commit to absolute leadership in fleet electrification.”

Sprocket Power’s Innovative Solutions

Sprocket Power designs, installs, and operates managed microgrids for commercial enterprises and fleet operators. The company combines solar PV, commercial battery storage, EV charging infrastructure, and cloud optimization software to protect businesses from energy price volatility and peak utility charges while accelerating clean energy transitions.

For more information, visit Sprocket Power’s website.

Hampton Jitney, a Family-Owned and Operated Transportation Provider

Hampton Jitney is a family-owned and operated transportation provider that has provided scheduled transit service between New York City and Long Island’s North and South Forks for more than five decades.

The company is a regional mobility provider focused on highway congestion reduction, regional sustainability, and community service.