About Vail Auto and the Dealership’s Energy Transition

Vail Buick GMC is a high-volume auto dealership in Bedford Hills, New York, preparing for the growing shift toward electric vehicles. As EV charging became more important to the business, the dealership needed a way to support that transition without creating major new energy costs.

The Energy Cost Challenge Created by EV Charging Expansion

Adding EV charging was not just an infrastructure decision. It also introduced high-intensity electrical loads that had the potential to sharply increase monthly utility bills.

What seemed like a straightforward charger installation could easily become a long-term cost problem if the site’s energy use was not managed correctly. Traditional vendor proposals did not solve that issue. Solar alone would not reduce demand charges, and hardware alone would not create control.

Vail Auto needed a smarter energy strategy, not just more equipment.

The Business Goals Behind the Project

The dealership needed a solution that would support EV charging, reduce exposure to demand spikes, improve cost predictability, and create a scalable foundation for future growth.

The Integrated Energy Solution Designed for the Site

Sprocket Power designed an integrated on-site energy system tailored to the dealership’s actual load profile and business needs.

The solution combined solar, battery storage, EV charging infrastructure, intelligent controls, and full-site energy management. Rather than treating each component separately, the system was designed to work together as one coordinated strategy.

This allowed Vail Auto to support EV charging while gaining more control over how and when energy was used across the site.

The Results Achieved Across Cost, Control, and Site Performance

The project helped Vail Auto significantly reduce utility costs while creating a more stable and future-ready energy setup.

Results included:

  • Approximately 78% reduction in monthly utility costs
  • Lower exposure to peak demand charges
  • Better long-term predictability in site energy expenses
  • EV charging infrastructure added without destabilizing operating costs
  • Improved visibility into system performance and savings

The Client’s Perspective on the Outcome

“We’ve reduced our monthly utility bills by approximately 78%. Sprocket Power delivered a turnkey solution that integrates everything — solar, storage, and smart energy management. The result is lower costs, greater resilience, and a cleaner energy footprint.”

Greg Vail, Vice President, Vail Buick GMC

What This Project Shows for Similar Commercial Facilities

Vail Auto’s project shows that EV charging does not have to come with uncontrolled energy costs. With the right combination of storage, controls, and system design, businesses can protect the economics of electrification while building a stronger long-term energy strategy.