Advanced Energy Machines, FreeWire,
GridMarket and Volvo Trucks North America played key roles in
facility transformation
In recognition of Earth Day 2024, Performance
Food Group Company (PFG) (NYSE: PFGC), Advanced Energy Machines
(AEM), FreeWire Technologies, GridMarket and Volvo Trucks North
America, partnered to hold a special open house event at PFG’s
Gilroy, CA facility to show how the companies have collaborated to
help create a sustainable distribution center model of the
future.
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Performance Food Group partnered with
Advanced Energy Machines, FreeWire, GridMarket and Volvo Trucks
North America to hold a special Earth Day open house at its Gilroy,
CA facility. (Photo: Business Wire)
PFG is committed to mitigating its carbon footprint and being
responsible stewards of the environment. By partnering with
industry-leading companies, PFG has implemented the use of
direct-emissions-free transportation and refrigeration
technologies, and incorporated solar power generation capabilities,
into its Gilroy facility. Each of these initiatives play a
significant role towards ensuring PFG’s success in achieving key
sustainability goals and metrics.
“PFG is proud to partner with companies that are at the
forefront of building a sustainable architecture for our
facilities,” said Jeff Williamson, senior vice president,
Operations, PFG. “What we’ve achieved at our Gilroy facility is a
testament to how strong collaboration by all parties can have
significant, positive results that benefit the environment and lead
the way when it comes to distribution center sustainability.”
Zero-Emission Truck and Trailer
Refrigeration Units
To help grow its zero-emission fleet, PFG deployed seven
zero-tailpipe emission Class 8 Volvo VNR Electric trucks with
support from TEC Equipment – Oakland, a Volvo Trucks Certified
Electric Vehicle dealership.
TEC Equipment will provide service and support to the fleet’s
Volvo VNR Electric trucks that are in use for deliveries in the
northern region of the state. PFG also worked with TEC Equipment to
evaluate funding opportunities to offset the costs for the
battery-electric trucks and required infrastructure. Vouchers from
California’s Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher
Incentive Project (HVIP) were used to purchase the Volvo VNR
Electric trucks. Launched in 2009 by the California Air Resources
Board as part of California Climate Investments, the HVIP program
accelerates the commercialization of battery-electric trucks by
providing first-come, first-served incentives to make advanced
technology vehicles more affordable.
“Private industry across California and across sectors is
stepping up to be a part of the solutions that are needed to fight
climate change, improve air quality and ensure economic
competitiveness,” said Davina Hurt, Board Member, California Air
Resources Board. “The efforts done by Performance Food Group are an
example of the innovation that will build a healthier California
and of the partnerships that will be needed to make a
zero-emissions future a reality.”
“Earth Day is the perfect opportunity to highlight PFG’s smart
solution that many food delivery businesses can model to help
achieve their sustainability goals. We’re excited to partner with
PFG to see those same advantages expand to California’s northern
communities,” said Peter Voorhoeve, president, Volvo Trucks North
America. “We’ve seen great success with customers pairing our
zero-tailpipe emission Volvo VNR Electric model with electric TRUs
to reduce noise and emissions while also enhancing the transport
experience for drivers and the neighboring communities at delivery
destinations.”
In addition to adding electric trucks to its fleet, PFG’s
sustainability plan calls for the food distributor to move away
from diesel-powered TRUs. To help achieve that goal, PFG partnered
with Advance Energy Machines (AEM) to successfully replace its
diesel-powered TRUs with 30+ of AEM’s zero-emission SolarTechTRUs
to date. Each of the electric TRU installations completed within
PFG’s fleet of refrigerated trailers has helped PFG eliminate
approximately 20 tons of CO2 per TRU, per year. PFG has paired the
Volvo VNR Electric trucks with electric transport refrigeration
units (TRUs).
“Eliminating fine particle black carbon from energy sources has
been a daunting challenge for the cold chain transportation
industry. We applaud the leading-edge efforts PFG has devoted to
their exemplary Gilroy site, as well as their other sites being
worked on,” said Robert Koelsch, CEO, AEM. “We’re honored to be a
part of their carbon-reduction solution. Their leadership will
surely blaze the path for others to follow.”
Considering the size of PFG’s fleet and the conversions, as of
Q1 2024, PFG has been able to reduce CO2 output by 500 tons over
the past three years (CORE report). AEM’s proprietary
solar-electric power system runs on low voltage DC, so PFG has been
able to create a uniquely energy-efficient and safe workplace as
well.
Zero-emission Vehicle Charging
Infrastructure
The successful deployment of zero-emission trucks and TRUs only
works when a charging solution is in place to handle the increasing
need for electric power. To help prepare the Gilroy facility to
effectively handle its growing fleet of electric vehicles, PFG
turned to FreeWire Technologies to implement a charging solution
that would meet the facility’s needs.
FreeWire Technologies installed 15 Boost Chargers at PFG’s
Gilroy site that are capable of simultaneously charging 30 Class 8
tractors. These Boost Chargers deliver an ultra-fast charge using
an internal battery to increase the speed of the charge without the
direct use of grid power. FreeWire’s energy requirements are nearly
10 times lower than traditional chargers, reducing peak energy
demand and grid strain while providing more efficient power.
“We applaud the work that Performance Food Group is doing to
prioritize sustainable transportation,” said Rob Anderson, Director
of Fleet Sales at FreeWire. “By using FreeWire’s battery-integrated
charging technology, PFG was able to add 3MW of power needed for
ultrafast charging to their existing facility, leapfrogging the
local utility company’s three-year timeline. This allows PFG to
optimally operate their growing fleet of 100 percent electric Class
8 trucks today instead of three years from now.”
PFG utilized the California Energy Commission's (CEC) EnergIIZE
Commercial Vehicles (Energy Infrastructure Incentives for
Zero-Emission Commercial Vehicles) program to develop its onsite
charging infrastructure.
“Moving medium- and heavy-duty vehicles to zero emissions is
crucial to achieving California’s climate and clean air goals,”
said CEC Chair David Hochschild. “We applaud companies like PFG for
taking this step toward making their industry more
sustainable.”
Solar Power and Battery
Storage
Along with its commitment to grow its fleet of zero-emission
vehicles, PFG is also focused on installing the infrastructure
needed to power the more than 189,000 square-foot facility through
alternative and sustainable means. PFG Gilroy’s rooftop solar and
battery storage project was initiated through GridMarket’s
platform, using data and AI to automate the preliminary technology
and financial feasibility assessments.
“In the California market, transportation and distribution
companies have two choices - do the bare minimum to meet
requirements, or really embrace the opportunity to become a leader
in the industry,” said Peter Schneider, director of Business
Development and Project Management, GridMarket. “PFG has chosen to
lead, and we are so thrilled to be supporting them in their energy
and electrification journey. GridMarket is proud to be part of this
incredible team working with PFG. The solar and battery storage
installation at Gilroy represents not only a significant value for
PFG’s sustainability goals, but also helps make electrification a
reality by providing the corresponding onsite energy infrastructure
to balance charging demand.”
GridMarket analysts optimized the final project design scope to
bring PFG the most value and set the facility up to handle the
anticipated demand changes associated with installing chargers on
site for the new electric vehicle fleet additions. GridMarket
hosted a competitive bidding process that engaged top-tier vendors
to review and submit proposals. PFG selected Enerlogics Networks,
Inc. and partner MBL Energy, a team of top-tier national renewables
developers, to install the rooftop solar system and battery.
“We are thrilled to have been selected as PFG’s chosen partner
for the solar PV and battery storage installation,” said Scott
Ameduri, president at Enerlogics. “The project will contribute to
the company’s sustainability goals, providing cost savings and
carbon reduction, while supporting fleet electrification
initiatives. The PFG team and those on the ground at the Gilroy, CA
facility have been fantastic partners, as we work alongside
GridMarket and strategic partners such as MBL Energy to optimize
the installation."
PFG currently plans to continue its partnership with these
industry-leading technology companies as it works to implement
sustainability measures in its locations across North America.
Built in 2019, PFG’s Gilroy facility employs more than 200 and
serves the California market from Sacramento to Big Sur and San
Franciso to Fresno. The facility can expand to more than 342,000
square feet.
About Performance Food
Group
Performance Food Group is an industry leader and one of the
largest food and foodservice distribution companies in North
America with more than 150 locations. Founded and headquartered in
Richmond, Virginia, PFG, and our family of companies, market and
deliver quality food and related products to 300,000+ locations
including independent and chain restaurants; businesses, schools
and healthcare facilities; vending and office coffee service
distributors; and big box retailers, theaters and convenience
stores. PFG’s success as a Fortune 200 company is achieved through
our more than 35,000 dedicated associates committed to building
strong relationships with the valued customers, suppliers and
communities we serve. To learn more about PFG, visit pfgc.com.
About AEM.GREEN
AEM.GREEN is an innovative R&D and manufacturing
organization that created the SolarTechTRU, which has earned its
status as the only solar, full-electric TRU that achieves zero
emissions, functions on low voltage DC power, requires no
maintenance, no diesel fuel, helps reduce and remove its customers’
reliance on the grid, and that is reliably serving range demands of
reefers through its proprietary and protected technology, including
completely safe, ai-based automatic charging. American engineered,
American made.
WWW.AEM.GREEN
ESG@AEM.GREEN
About FreeWire
Technologies
For over a decade, FreeWire Technologies has been at the
forefront of energy management solutions and ultrafast EV charging,
solving grid infrastructure constraints and supporting the global
transition to electric vehicles. FreeWire’s battery-integrated
power solutions and AI-driven software platforms transform the way
energy is distributed for commercial customers and bridge the gap
from legacy infrastructure to future technology. For more
information visit https://freewiretech.com.
About GridMarket
GridMarket is an energy project optimization platform and global
marketplace leveraging big data and artificial intelligence to
accelerate the global energy transition. Working with F500 and
F1000 property portfolios, individual energy consumers,
governments, and utilities around the world, GridMarket identifies
and tailors best-fit energy projects, engages top-tier global
solution providers, and mobilizes financial markets to help
partners meet energy and net-zero carbon targets. GridMarket has a
substantial global pipeline and portfolio of successful projects,
spanning diverse customer types and geographic regions. GridMarket
uses its platform and extensive clean energy expertise to open up
new markets and facilitate distributed energy deployment through
automation, predictive analytics, remote digital capabilities, and
dynamic stakeholder engagement tools. www.gridmarket.com
About Volvo Trucks North
America
Volvo Trucks North America, headquartered in Greensboro, North
Carolina, is one of the leading heavy-duty truck manufacturers in
North America. Its Uptime Services commitment is delivered by a
network of nearly 400 authorized dealers across North America and
the 24/7 Volvo Trucks Uptime Center. Every Volvo truck is assembled
in the Volvo Trucks New River Valley manufacturing facility in
Dublin, Virginia, which meets the internationally recognized ISO
9001 standard for quality, 14001 standard for environmental care
and holds a dual ISO 50001/Superior Energy Performance
certification at the platinum level, indicating a sustained
excellence in energy management. Volvo Trucks North America
provides complete transport solutions for its customers, offering a
full range of diesel, alternative-fuel and all-electric vehicles,
and is part of the Volvo Trucks global organization.
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Performance Food Group Scott Golden Director, External
Communications & Community Engagement 804-787-0740
scott.golden@pfgc.com
Advanced Energy Machines Erika Feinberg Communications Officer
& Board Manager 602-617-9111 esg@aem.green
FreeWire Sara Dodrill Senior Communications Manager
sdodrill@freewiretech.com
GridMarket Jillian Caramanna-Seymour Director of Marketing and
Communications 315-408-8146 Jillian.caramanna@gridmarket.com
Volvo Trucks North America Kyle Zimmerman Public Relations
Manager 704-677-9757 kyle.zimmerman@volvo.com
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