Grant Recipients

Dustin Ledo, owner of Fat Batter Ice Cream, had been resigned to using a loud generator due to the cost of upgrading to a power station. But when he saw the RAQC's food truck electrification grant, he was the first business to take advantage of it. Now, his truck runs quietly and efficiently using two EcoFlow batteries, purchased from Costco and Outbound Power. They stack onto each other to save space, and provide 8kWh of power, with the option to stack on even more. When Dustin isn't running AC, his batteries can keep his truck powered for 10-16 hours. He also purchased an alternator charger from Amazon.

Alex Maloof, owner of Cafe Alejandro, is very happy with his newly electrified coffee truck. "It's incredibly empowering to know that I have the self-sustained power I need to get through my shift (or 2!), be silent, not emit any noxious fumes, not be NOISY NOISY NOISY, and that it has completely changed how my business is run and operates and I couldn't be happier."

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Alex worked with Joule Case to develop a custom power solution for his truck. He now has two 9kWh battery stations, with a control module/invertor. It was installed in Denver by Van Life Customs.

Jigo Tighrine's Amore Pizza Truck is a late night favorite - and now it is completely electrified!

Jigo purchased two EcoFlow 12kWh power stations and four add-on batteries to meet his high energy needs from Amazon. He's more than happy with the result; he's had sufficient power even in freezing temperatures.

Adrian owns El Buen Taquito and US Food Trucks - a company that does food truck fabrication, manages commissary kitchens, and now, is certified to electrify food trucks. Adrian partnered with Trek to purchase Victron batteries and then installed them himself into El Buen Taquito. And he recognizes that the technology brings a lot of advantages.

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Adrian's truck can run for two 12-hour days without having to charge. And sometimes even longer than that if his solar panels are charging. He loves that the Victron system tells him everything he needs to know about his truck: how much power he has left, how much power the solar panels are generating, and more. And beyond that, he no longer has to deal with noise, fuel, oil changes, or vibrations from his gas generators.

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To mimic El Buen Taquito's set up, reach out to Adrian at US Food Trucks or Trek for a custom energy analysis and quote.​

Jorge Dominguez, owner of Arepas House, was ecstatic when he first started using his newly electrified truck. "The system is AWESOME. I couldn’t believe it until I saw it running and man it is GREAT."

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Jorge partnered with Joule Case, a company that specializes in designing custom power stations for food trucks. Because his truck requires so much power, Jorge purchased three 9kWh battery stations with a 6.5kW inverter/charger. The system was installed by Flaugher Generator & RV Solutions in Denver. He also needed some electrical work done by Stewart Electrical to install the correct outlets.

Asi Shlomo owns four gelato food trucks and after electrifying one, he's ready to transition the rest! In his opinion, the electric power station is a gamechanger because there's no longer the smell, exhaust, or noise from a gas-powered generator. "We can now hear our customers talking in line. We don't have to scream to talk to them."

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Asi purchased Joule Case equipment, which was installed by US Food Trucks. Asi's food truck requires a LOT of power - he purchased six 9000 Watt battery stations.

On Summer days when Sergio's ice cream truck is in high demand, he finds himself driving from park to park, attending multiple events in one day. The best thing about being electric powered is that he no longer has to worry about keeping his ice cream cool while driving. He can keep his Anker battery running, allowing him to drive to a new location and open right back up with no delay.

Sergio recommends every business owner go electric- he believes it is just so much more convenient. 

As soon as Hallie installed her Joule Case system, she knew it fit right into her business model. "It feels like it was never not there... it's quiet, cheaper, and fits the mission of being eco-friendly and sustainable."

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And it is, in fact, a lot cheaper day to day. For a typical 9 hour shift, Hallie used to pay about $30 to fuel her 2 gas generators. Now, she spends just $0.75 for a full 9 hours, if she charges her batteries at off-peak hours.

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Hallie purchased Joule Case equipment and installed it herself. She recommends working with a representative, like the reps at Joule Case, to have an expert help answer questions.

After having their Joule Case equipment installed, Pauline and Tony felt "empowered." Although they were nervous at first, the pros at Joule Case helped them feel very comfortable getting rid of their generators. Now, they say, they would never go back.

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They love the lack of exhaust, noise, and no longer having to go pick up fuel. They also love having enough power to run their business for several days! Pauline does recommend that food trucks looking to electrify should consider how they will power their trucks -- they had to upgrade a plug at their home.

After electrifying one truck with Joule Case and Vanlife Customs, Bill is planning to convert his entire fleet of trucks and trailers to electric power. It's "just so much easier." Bill said that even when using 'quiet' generators, the noise was intrusive when communicating with customers. Now his truck is totally silent. Even better, he and his staff think that "it's great to operate in an environment without having to worry about inhaling all of those gases" because electric power stations don't create air pollution like generators do.

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For other business owners interested in converting to electric power, Bill suggests double checking that they are getting the right amount of power. He's had to make some operational changes to make sure their product can stay refrigerated after a long event. 

Tim, co-owner of Chibby Wibbitz, has always been environmentally conscious, so he was thrilled to be able to stop burning gas to power his food truck. Now, not only does he use all compostable materials, but he also operates free of exhaust, thanks to his Joule Case system, installed by VanLife Customs. His system will provide power for Chibby Wibbitz to operate for around 18 hours without charging.

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Tim also loves the cost savings from not having to purchase fuel. And now, he can drive from his commissary to events with his fridges running, eliminating the risk of food temperatures dropping to unsafe levels. Another unexpected benefit: when his staff are unloading at the end of the night, they can do it with the lights on -- before, they were carrying food into their commissary by flashlight.