Orion Lauds Guidance on Federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grants; Directive Effectively Prescribes Orion/Voltrek Quality Standards for EV Charging Infrastructure

MANITOWOC, Wis., Aug. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orion Energy Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: OESX) (), a provider of energy-efficient LED lighting, electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and maintenance services solutions, today lauded last week’s federal guidance directing $5 billion in public funds to EV charging locations that best provide dependable charging infrastructure. The company observed that the government directive effectively prescribes quality standards already in place for public and private enterprise customers of Orion’s Voltrek division.

“Orion/Voltrek welcomes the substance of last week’s guidance by the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration governing implementation of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure grant program for alternative fuel infrastructure,” said Orion Chief Executive Officer Sally Washlow. “The federal guidance essentially mirrors the best practices and quality standards that Orion/Voltrek routinely requires in hundreds of its deployments. The Orion/Voltrek installation and maintenance standards have effectively become the nationwide federal standards for EV Charging stations and related infrastructure in the United States.”

“Last week’s federal announcement comes at a particularly opportune time for Orion/Voltrek,” said Kathleen Connors, President of Orion’s Voltrek division. “The directive emphasizes decision-making at the state level, where Voltrek is on the ground, thanks to our expanding presence. It also comes at a time when the Department of Transportation reports that 84% of the $5 billion in NEVI funding is still to be allocated. This represents a significant market opportunity for Orion/Voltrek.”

Orion/Voltrek is integral to the roll-out and maintenance of hundreds of EV charging stations and related infrastructure. Among the company’s ongoing deployments are installations of 90 EV charging stations and related infrastructure in the Boston Public School system. Boston Public Schools plan to electrify 100% of its 750 school buses in the largest school-bus electrification initiative in the Northeastern United States.

About Orion Energy Systems

Orion provides energy efficiency and clean tech solutions, including LED lighting and controls, electrical vehicle (EV) charging solutions, and maintenance services. Orion specializes in turnkey design-through-installation solutions for large national customers as well as projects through ESCO and distribution partners, with a commitment to helping customers achieve their business and environmental goals with healthy, safe, and sustainable solutions that reduce their carbon footprint and enhance business performance.

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