Case Study -The Clearwater Civic Center Project- 100% Zero Emission Volt Powered Worksite

Fully Electrified Construction Sites: A Blueprint for the Future

Executive Summary

The future of construction is electric—and it’s already here. With the convergence of powerful electric construction equipment, smart charging infrastructure, and innovative mobile energy solutions, it’s now possible to imagine and implement job sites that operate entirely without diesel. This whitepaper explores a visionary yet practical example of a fully electrified construction site powered by level 2 overnight charging, mid-day opportunity charging, mobile services like SparkCharge, and solar-based solutions like Beam’s ARC system. The result? Cleaner air, quieter operation, lower costs, and a jobsite that runs around the clock—with zero emissions.

The Clearwater Civic Center Project

A mid-sized city in the U.S. has commissioned a fully electrified civic complex: a 120,000 sq. ft. city hall with surrounding infrastructure including green space, an amphitheater, and underground parking. The contractor—EverGreen Build Co.—committed to a 100% electric site from groundbreaking to ribbon cutting.

Total Project Time: 18 months
Total Equipment On-Site: 36 machines (excavators, skid steers, forklifts, cranes, lighting towers, and UTV's)

1. Overnight Charging with Level 2 Infrastructure

Each night, a bank of Level 2 AC chargers—installed in a dedicated “power yard”—recharges the site’s core fleet:

6x Volt EVX20 Mini Excavators

4x All-Electric Skid Steers

3x All- Electric Telehandlers

These 240V chargers, managed by a smart load-balancing system, deliver full overnight charging by 6:00 AM daily.

Result:

Machines begin each shift with 100% battery

No generator noise, no fuel trucks

2. Opportunity Charging for High-Duty Equipment

Larger machines (cranes, front loaders) and high-cycle-use equipment receive a boost through midday “opportunity charging.”

Example:

Volt E-Wheel Loader returns to the charging zone during the crew's 1-hour lunch break and regains 30% charge.

Smart scheduling ensures no downtime, charging 3 machines at a time using 50 kW DC fast chargers.

Result:

No risk of mid-shift power loss

Maximized utilization of downtime

3. SparkCharge On-Demand EV Charging

SparkCharge’s mobile charging service supports utility vehicles and machines in remote corners of the site.

Example:

A Volt Telehandler operating in the parking structure receives a 25 kWh boost from a SparkCharge delivery unit.

Requested via app, the mobile charger arrives within 30 minutes and provides energy while the operator breaks.

Result:

No interruption to workflow

Reduced need for stationary chargers in far areas

4. Beam ARC Solar Charging Stations

Beam’s transportable solar EV ARC stations provide clean, autonomous charging to specific high-exposure machines.

Example:

Two Beam ARCs are positioned near fencing crews operating Volt Mini Skid Steers.

These ARCs store solar energy during the day and deliver it to the machines overnight via built-in batteries.

Result:

No trenching, permits, or grid connection needed

100% clean, renewable charging

Total Site Outcome

Metric Fully Electric Site Traditional Diesel Site
Emissions Produced 0 metric tons CO₂ 1,450 metric tons CO₂
Fuel Cost (18 months) $35,000 electricity $195,000 diesel + DEF
Equipment Downtime <3% 12–15%
Noise Complaints Filed 0 14
Air Quality Index Impact Improved Degraded

Operator Experience

Operators reported an overwhelmingly positive experience:

70% reduction in vibration fatigue

80% quieter work environment

Cleaner air and less dust from idling diesels

Instant torque provided smoother, more precise operation

One operator remarked:

“It’s like working in a luxury car that can dig a trench.”

Conclusion

A fully electrified construction site is no longer science fiction. With a blend of overnight charging, mobile energy services, solar charging infrastructure, and inventive power delivery solutions, projects can now run entirely without fossil fuels.

These sites are:

Cleaner for workers and communities

More cost-effective

Quieter and more respectful of neighbors

Perfectly positioned for future autonomy

Volt’s electric machines aren’t just ready for these sites—they were built for them.

About Volt Industrial Equipment

Volt builds tough, clean, and smart electric equipment for forward-thinking contractors. With best-in-class battery systems, rugged design, and an expanding line of machines, Volt helps drive the clean construction revolution.