Case Study: Rhode Island Energy cuts fleet costs and emissions with VEIC fleet electrification planning

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

Rhode Island Energy faced the challenge of helping its diverse customers electrify their vehicle fleets, a critical step for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The utility needed a partner to ensure these electric vehicles would meet specific operational needs, reduce costs, and be supported by reliable infrastructure. They collaborated with VEIC, which utilized its fleet solutions expertise to address this challenge.

VEIC developed customized, actionable electrification plans for Rhode Island Energy's customers by conducting detailed operational and financial analyses and assessing charging infrastructure needs. This resulted in 13 fleet electrification plans that are projected to remove 443 fossil-fuel vehicles from roads, reduce emissions by over 23,000 short tons, and save customers nearly $2.5 million in lifetime costs. The success of VEIC's work enabled Rhode Island Energy to grow its load sustainably and gave customers, like the City of Providence, the confidence to allocate dedicated funding for their electrification journey.

Rhode Island Energy

Ryan Cote

Electric Transportation Specialist