Portland General Electric (PGE) is pioneering the introduction of bi-directional EV charging in its innovative V2X Demonstration Project. This project explores the potential of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and vehicle-to-home (V2H) technologies to enhance grid stability, reduce peak demand, and offer customers cost-saving opportunities. This PGE demonstration project involving up to 20 participants, aims to quantify the flexible load potential of EVs, optimize charging schedules to shift demand, and understand the operational benefits of bi-directional charging.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) launched its F-150 Lightning with Home Backup Power functionality in 2022. Home Backup Power is the functionality that allows customers to island from the grid and utilize their EV as a backup power resource during grid outages. Ford has since released in key markets Home Power Management. Home Power Management is a functionality that enables the F-150 Lightning to operate as a bidirectional grid resource while grid-connected. With the learnings from Ford’s development, deployment, and installation of its V2X system across the U.S., Ford has gained valuable insights and lessons learned, including the benefits, customer acceptance, and regulatory/policy barriers.

Join us to explore the technical, operational, and customer engagement insights from these groundbreaking initiatives. Discover how PGE is laying the groundwork for a more resilient, flexible, and customer-centric energy future, and learn how Ford is innovating to support customers and utilities in saving money and advancing a sustainable future.