Orion Announces Installation of 90 EV Charging Stations in Contracts Valued at $6.5 Million For Boston Public Schools

MANITOWOC, Wis., Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orion Energy Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:OESX) (Orion Lighting), a provider of energy-efficient LED lighting, electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and maintenance services solutions, today announced the installation of 90 EV charging stations and related infrastructure in the Boston (Ma.) Public School system as part of multiple contracts valued at $6.5 million.

In the most recent deployments, Orion's Voltrek division is installing 51 DC fast charging stations and related infrastructure at the Boston Public Schools' Freeport Bus Yard and Paris Street facility. The units feature an innovative above-ground mounting method with Jersey barriers.

The deployment is a continuation of recurring work by Orion/Voltrek for Boston Public Schools, which has plans to electrify 100% of the district's 750 school buses in the largest school-bus electrification initiative in the Northeastern United States. The Freeport Bus Yard and Paris Street installations follow Voltrek's previous turnkey installations to support the deployment of 20 electric school buses at the Readville Bus Yard and 19 at the Freeport Way Yard.

The Boston Public Schools work is one of numerous fleet-electrification engagements by Orion/Voltrek. The company's electrification and maintenance engagements range from multiple-location deployments in municipalities to roll-outs of electric van charging capabilities in school districts to 13 charging stations for the Lower Pioneer Valley School Educational Cooperative serving the Greater Springfield, MA., area.

"We are seeing continued demand for Orion/Voltrek's demonstrated ability to provide turnkey solutions for EV Charging, Infrastructure and Maintenance," said Orion Chief Executive Officer Sally Washlow. "Our track record of unsurpassed end-to-end reliability and scalability is especially critical to the escalating electrification needs of fleet managers. We are proud to be the EV infrastructure partner of choice to so many innovative fleet-electrification leaders."

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.

Orion is committed to operating responsibly throughout all areas of our organization. Learn more about our sustainability and governance priorities, goals and progress here, or visit our website at www.orionlighting.com.

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