Massachusetts Rolls Out Statewide V2X Pilot to Boost Grid Resilience and Clean Energy Integration

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Published on March 5, 2025

Massachusetts has initiated a groundbreaking two-year, statewide vehicle-to-everything (V2X) pilot program, one of the largest state-led initiatives of its kind in the U.S. Supported by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC), the program will deploy 100 bidirectional chargers to homes, school buses, municipal fleets, and commercial operators across the state.

The bidirectional chargers will enable electric vehicles (EVs) to function as mobile energy storage units, collectively providing an estimated 1.5 MW of new storage capacity. This technology allows EVs to not only draw power but also return energy to the grid, helping balance demand and support renewable energy integration. The program prioritizes accessibility for low-income and disadvantaged communities.

Participants, including EV owners and fleet operators, will receive bidirectional chargers capable of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and backup power operations at no cost. Benefits include enhanced grid resilience, clean energy integration, backup power during outages, and potential revenue opportunities for participants who send stored energy back to the grid.

The initiative, led by clean energy firm Resource Innovations and vehicle-grid integration company The Mobility House, aims to address challenges in deploying bidirectional charging technology and create a scalable model for future V2X programs nationwide. By strategically placing chargers in diverse settings, the program seeks to identify and overcome barriers to broader adoption of V2X technology.

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