Massachusetts Launches Program with Free Bidirectional EV Chargers to Enhance Grid Resilience
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center has announced a new initiative to provide free bidirectional electric vehicle (EV) chargers to selected participants, including school districts, municipal projects, and residents. This program aims to accelerate the adoption of Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technologies, which allow EVs to act as mobile energy storage units. The initiative is expected to deliver over one megawatt of power back to the grid during demand response events, enough to power 300 average American homes for an hour. The program includes four municipal projects, five school districts, and 30 residences, marking a significant step towards integrating EVs into the state's energy infrastructure.