Voltrek Expands Horizons by Partnering with Orion Energy Services

Voltrek is thrilled to announce it has joined forces with Orion Energy Systems, Inc. (Orion), a leading provider of energy-efficient LED lighting, controls and electrical installation and maintenance services.

Now operating as an independent brand within Orion, a publicly traded company, Voltrek will provide the vital expertise, experience and resources necessary to help Orion to expand into the burgeoning electric vehicle (EV) charging station market.

“Voltrek’s turnkey EV charging solutions are an ideal fit for Orion’s national accounts and our partner network as they directly address a growing need expressed by our customers and fit well with our core areas of expertise,” says Orion COO Mike Jenkins. “Charging stations are an increasingly important part of a high-quality retail experience, as well as an important amenity for employees and visitors. We see substantial cross-selling potential between our LED lighting and electrical maintenance solutions and EV charging and believe Voltrek places Orion in the forefront of this opportunity.”

The future looks bright as our woman-led operation continues to evolve and flourish. “As a top-ranked ChargePoint EV charging station VAR and service provider, Voltrek is uniquely positioned to leverage our expertise in facilitating the conversion to electric mobility,” adds Voltrek founder and President Kathleen Connors. “We expect the added support of Orion’s customer reach, large partner network, financial resources, and its growing Maintenance Service Group will support our continued growth.”

To learn more about the new partnership between Voltrek and Orion, read this press release announcement: https://bit.ly/3ryTWSa

ABB Reveals World's Fastest Electric Car Charger

ABB just revealed its brand-new Terra 360, now the world’s fastest electric car charger on the market!

The Terra 360 is an innovative modular charger that can power up to four vehicles simultaneously, thanks to its dynamic power distribution. It has a maximum output of 360 kW and can fully charging any electric vehicle in 15 minutes or less.

This exciting new technology will be introduced in Europe at the end of 2021, then rolled out in the U.S in 2022.

Head to MarketWatch to learn more: https://on.mktw.net/3uwaOtM

U.S. DOE Announces Communities LEAP Initiative

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a $16 million initiative to help local communities take control of their clean energy future.

The Communities LEAP (Local Energy Action Program) pilot will be available to assist up to 36 low-income and energy-burdened communities. One main focal point is clean transportation investments. The DOE plans to work with community stakeholders to assess local transportation systems, identify transportation needs, and determine future goals.

Given the nationwide push for clean mobility options, we expect to see many places prioritizing expanded access to electric vehicle charging stations.

Head to energy.gov to see what this new program is set to do, and to see if your community is eligible to apply: https://bit.ly/3ic9d7t

NYC's Ambitous Plan for Massive EV Charging Network

In the continued fight against climate change, the New York City Department of Transportation aims to create one of the largest electric vehicle (EV) charging networks in the country.

The city’s new plan is titled, “Electrifying New York: An Electric Vehicle Vision Plan for New York City.” One of the goals is to achieve full carbon neutrality by 2050, which will require at least 400,000 vehicle owners to switch to EVs by 2030.

NYC must drastically expand its EV charging infrastructure over the next decade to support this effort. Tens of thousands of new charging stations will be installed citywide, including 40,000 Level 2 chargers and 6,000 direct current (DC) fast chargers.

Head to Staten Island Media Group’s article to get more info: https://bit.ly/3nQR8zd

Pursuing LEED Certification? Add EV Charging to Your Design Plans!

Did you know that adding EV charging stations to your building project can earn LEED certification points from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)?

Having a LEED-certified project is not only good for the environment—it can also help to save on ongoing facility operating costs. Additionally, some companies and consumers view it as a minimum requirement for them to choose to be located in that building or do future business with a company.

Check out this blog post by ChargePoint to see why LEED certification is an important goal for many buildings: https://bit.ly/2XCERnB

You can also visit the USGBC website to see the two options available when you add EV equipment to your project: https://bit.ly/3EG7hOe

Westborough Golf Club Now Offering Charging for Electric Vehicles

Here’s another “hole-in-one” project for the Voltrek team! Our crew successfully installed two ChargePoint CT4021 stations at the scenic Westborough Golf Club, a premier municipal golf course in Massachusetts.

Kudos to energy provider National Grid for offering financial incentives that covered much of the infrastructure installation costs on this project. There’s no doubt that patrons will appreciate the convenience of charging their electric vehicles while enjoying a relaxing day on the green!

Voltrek Supports Sustainability Initiatives in Barnstable County

Voltrek is grateful for opportunities to help communities meet their sustainability goals through clean transportation solutions. Just last week, five new dual-port EV charging stations in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, turned operational. This latest Voltrek project, part of Eversource Energy's make-ready EV infrastructure program, was made possible thanks to Boston-based Maverick Corporation, a fantastic project partner that performed the preconstruction and bolt-down work, and ChargePoint, which supplied the Level 2 charging station equipment.

Click here to view a Barnstable County press release with more project details.