A baker’s dozen of fully electric vehicles will be rolling among SAWS’ fleet thanks to a partnership with CPS Energy on a fleet electrification study.
Six Chevy Bolts will be used by conservation staff to conduct free irrigation consultations throughout the community and two Ford E-Transit vans will transport field investigation teams this summer when main breaks are at their peak. An additional five Ford Lightnings are expected to roll out in 2024.
SAWS has already installed several Level 2 charging stations for fleet use at its headquarters, as well as two charging stations for free public use, courtesy of a 2022 grant from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The stations are among SAWS’ contributions to the SA Climate Ready, Action and Adaptation Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The study will also help SAWS identify where best to replace light-duty vehicles with electric ones and their supporting infrastructure.
SAWS owns and maintains more than 1,300 vehicles, including construction and other specialized equipment.