Voltrek to Design and Install EV Charging for an Electric School Bus Pilot Program
Orion Energy Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: OESX), also known as Orion Lighting, is a prominent player in the sector of energy-efficient LED lighting and controls, offering maintenance services and solutions for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Recently, the company’s subsidiary, Voltrek, successfully secured a contract worth $1.5 million. This contract involves the design and installation of EV charging infrastructure, with the primary aim of supporting an EV School Bus Pilot program. This initiative is set to be implemented for a large municipal school district, marking a significant step forward in promoting sustainable and environmentally friendly transportation options within the education sector.
The pilot program, spearheaded by Voltrek, showcases an impressive EV charging infrastructure designed to initially support an impressive fleet of 20 electric school buses, with the capacity to expand to up to 145 electric school buses in future. The project utilizes cutting-edge DC fast-charging equipment, underscoring Voltrek’s aptitude and readiness in managing large-scale fleet conversion to electrification. This not only signifies a monumental stride towards eco-friendly transportation but also reflects the industry’s commitment to a cleaner, greener future.
Voltrek President, Kathleen Connors, commented, “We are honored to supply critical EV charging infrastructure to kick-start the conversion of a diesel-powered bus fleet to clean, quiet, and reliable electric power. We look forward to supporting our customer’s goal to electrify their entire bus fleet by 2030.”
Orion CEO, Mike Jenkins, stated, “Voltrek is a pioneer in the EV charging industry with over a decade of success on projects throughout the nation. Their engineering, design, installation, service, and maintenance capabilities are a perfect fit for the electrification goals of this school bus pilot program. Supporting our customers’ sustainability, efficiency and carbon reduction efforts over the long term is our core mission at Orion and Voltrek.”
This project is a collaborative effort with Voltrek partners. The EV charging deployment is being partially funded by the American Rescue Plan Act.
