Case Study: Martha’s Vineyard Transit Authority builds a cleaner, more reliable electric bus fleet with VEIC

What if a microgrid could ensure reliability for your community and your electric transit system

The Martha's Vineyard Transit Authority (VTA) sought a more reliable, clean, and quiet electric bus fleet without compromising its critical community service. However, the island's unpredictable power supply and the high costs of electrification presented significant challenges. VEIC worked with the VTA to address these hurdles through careful infrastructure planning.

VEIC implemented a solution centered on a single-customer microgrid, which provided a self-sufficient power supply for charging. This approach ensured reliability and helped manage energy costs. The project resulted in the nation's first integrated, clean, and resilient public transit system. In 2020, 300,000 miles were driven electrically, and the long-term plan is projected to reduce CO2 emissions by 36,000 tons over a decade while saving millions in operational costs.

Martha’s Vineyard Transit Authority

Angie Grant

Martha’s Vineyard Transit Authority