EV-grid integration group launches utility collaboration forum with ConEd, PG&E, Ford, GM, others

Robert Walton | Source: Utility DIVE | Posted 05/10/2024

Electric vehicles made up 7.3% of new vehicle purchases in the first quarter, and utilities say they are preparing to integrate millions of them into the power grid. A national nonprofit of automakers and energy service providers focused on the transition to electric vehicles has launched an effort to bring more utilities into the conversation.

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A Utility Collaboration Forum has been launched by the Vehicle-Grid Integration Council to promote dialogue between power companies and industry members like major automakers and energy service providers. Leading utilities such as Pacific Gas and Electric, Consolidated Edison, and National Grid are participating in this forum to further the integration of electric vehicles into the grid.

The growth of electric vehicle sales in the U.S. has slowed slightly, according to data from Cox Automotive, but the demand for EVs is expected to increase significantly in the coming years to meet climate goals. Companies like Consolidated Edison in New York are proactively addressing the surge in EV registrations by implementing managed charging programs and seeking ways to accommodate the increasing demand for electric vehicles while strengthening the electric grid.

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