Arizona Launches Nation’s First Home EV-to-Grid Pilot Program to Boost Power Stability and Benefit Owners

A new pilot program in Arizona is allowing homeowners to use their electric vehicles (EVs) as backup power sources for the electrical grid, marking the first U.S. residential effort of its kind. In collaboration with local utility Salt River Project (SRP), homeowners equipped with bidirectional EV chargers can both charge their cars and send stored energy back to the grid during peak demand times. This initiative aims to leverage the growing number of EVs as a distributed energy resource, helping to stabilize the grid, especially during periods of high electricity use or instability.

During the yearlong study, participants will receive financial incentives for their involvement and for sharing energy data while SRP monitors how effective EVs are in supporting grid reliability. The results could set the stage for wider adoption of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology in the United States, potentially offering not just greener energy solutions but also new economic benefits for EV owners.

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