How can utilities support transportation electrification to help their customers save money?

The Challenge

Transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the U.S. so converting fleets to electric vehicles is a critical component of achieving both state and municipal GHG reduction goals. How can fleet managers ensure that EVs will meet their operational needs, reduce costs, and that the infrastructure works as required?

The Solution

VEIC collaborated with customers of Rhode Island Energy (formerly National Grid Rhode Island) to identify near-term opportunities to electrify fleet vehicles where it makes financial and operational sense. The result? Predictable cost savings, and step-by-step plans that reduce energy costs and emissions over the next 3 years. 

The Impact

By 2026, the fulfillment of 13 fleet electrification plans will remove 443 fossil-fuel vehicles from Rhode Island roads, reduce emissions by over 23,000 short tons of GHG, save customer fleets nearly $2.5 million in total lifetime costs, and enable Rhode Island Energy to grow load sustainably.