Free Bidirectional EV Chargers Provided For Massachusetts Program - CleanTechnica

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) has launched a pioneering program to provide free bidirectional electric vehicle (EV) chargers to selected participants, including school districts, municipal projects, and residents. This initiative aims to accelerate the adoption of Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technologies, which enable EVs to not only draw power from the grid but also supply stored electricity back to it. By doing so, these EVs can help reduce energy demand during peak periods, lower energy bills, and decrease reliance on new grid infrastructure. The program includes four municipal projects, five school districts, and 30 residences, collectively expected to deliver over one megawatt of power back to the grid during demand response events—enough to power approximately 300 average American homes for an hour. Bidirectional charging technology leverages the large battery packs of EVs as mobile energy storage assets, allowing them to function as "virtual power plants" (VPPs) when aggregated. This capability can enhance grid