The Client
Minute Man Arc for Human Services is a Massachusetts nonprofit organization dedicated to providing essential services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Operating across multiple locations in Concord and Sudbury, the organization relies heavily on its transportation fleet to serve clients daily.
The Challenge
- Aging gas-powered vehicles with increasing maintenance costs
- Volatile fuel prices making budgeting unpredictable
- Low fleet utilization at just 27% capacity
- Need for ADA-accessible vehicles
- Limited capital resources and no EV expertise
The Solution
Complete Electric Fleet: 13 vehicles including 7 ADA-accessible Ford E-Transits, 2 passenger E-Transits, and 4 Volkswagen ID. Buzz
Charging Infrastructure: 10 Level 2 stations across two facilities with smart charging management
Full Service: Fleetmatics GPS, route optimization, all maintenance, 5-year warranty
The Results
| Before | After | |
| Fleet Utilization | 27% | 75% |
| Carbon Emissions | 520 tons/year | 208 tons/year |
| Fuel Price Exposure | Volatile | Fixed |
| Upfront Capital | Hundreds of thousands | $0 |
| Projected 5-Year Savings | $289,900 |
Client Testimonial
“Minute Man Arc is excited about this project which begins to move our fleet to electric vehicles. This supports the Commonwealth’s move to lower fossil fuel emissions and the Town of Concord’s goal of becoming fossil fuel free. We are grateful to Senator Barrett for his support and the partnership with Insight Distributed Energy.”
— Jean Goldsberry, CEO, Minute Man Arc for Human Services
