EV Drivers in MA V2G Pilot Earn Incentives While Supporting Grid Reliability and Affordability

Eversource, National Grid, EnergyHub, Sunrun, and The Mobility House, bold leaders in grid flexibility and smart charging technology, announced a joint effort to test vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities in Massachusetts. The companies made the announcement on July 23, 2026.

Through the effort, eligible residential customers served by Eversource and National Grid will be able to enroll V2G-capable electric vehicles in the ConnectedSolutions program.

ConnectedSolutions currently helps reduce stress on the electric grid by using flexible energy resources such as smart thermostats, battery storage systems, and commercial and industrial demand response assets. The new pilot will explore how bidirectional EV charging can expand those capabilities and provide additional grid support.

With more than 150,000 electric vehicles already operating across Massachusetts and a growing number of models equipped with bidirectional charging technology, the state represents a significant and expanding energy resource. V2G technology allows EVs to return stored electricity to the grid when needed, transforming parked vehicles into distributed energy assets that can help strengthen grid reliability.

During periods of high electricity demand, participating EVs will be able to discharge energy back to the grid, helping utilities manage peak loads, improve system stability, and reduce overall grid costs. The potential benefits of V2G are substantial, and drivers who participate will receive financial incentives in recognition of the value their vehicles provide.

National Grid is already incorporating V2G technology into ConnectedSolutions through light- and medium-duty fleet applications, beginning with school buses. Eversource is also working with school districts to explore similar opportunities through its ConnectedSolutions+ program.

Additional information about ConnectedSolutions is available through Eversource and National Grid customer program resources.

“ConnectedSolutions is an important part of our strategy to deliver safe, reliable and affordable service,” said David Roman Ubeda, Senior Program Manager at National Grid. “V2G may provide additional opportunities to customers in support of managing their energy bills while advancing long-term sustainability across Massachusetts.”

“ConnectedSolutions is the gold standard for how utilities can scale virtual power plants by unifying diverse energy assets into a single, cohesive program,” said Seth Frader-Thompson, President of EnergyHub.

“We are excited to bring our dispatching expertise to Massachusetts and help expand our vehicle-to-grid technology to more customers,” said Chip Silverman, Sunrun’s Director of Grid Services. “Vehicle batteries play a critical role in stabilizing the grid, providing backup power to homes, and lowering energy costs for everyone.”

“Electric cars and buses with bidirectional charging have a valuable capability to provide emergency back up power and vehicle-to-grid,” said Russell Vare, VP of Vehicle-Grid Integration at The Mobility House North America. “The ConnectedSolutions program provides an excellent model to incentivize customers to interconnect their EVs to support the grid.”

“ConnectedSolutions is a nation-leading model for implementing virtual power plants, enabling us to actively partner with customers to help ease the strain on the electric grid,” said Tilak Subrahmanian, Eversource Vice President of Energy Efficiency and Electric Mobility. “We are proud of the impact our demand response efforts have had so far, and we are excited to test the capabilities we’ve built within ConnectedSolutions on new innovations, such as V2G.”

EVinfo.net’s Take: The V2G Revolution is Scaling Quickly in the USA, Following Europe’s Success

For years, vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology was treated as a promising concept that always seemed just a few years away. That is rapidly changing. With utilities, automakers, charging providers, and energy companies now launching real-world programs, V2G is beginning to scale across the United States. At the same time, Europe is demonstrating what a mature V2G ecosystem can look like and providing a roadmap for American adoption.

Europe has already demonstrated the value of this approach. Countries such as the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Denmark, and France have spent years developing V2G pilot programs and commercial deployments. European utilities have shown that EVs can help balance renewable-heavy power grids, reduce dependence on expensive peaker plants, and generate revenue for drivers. Regulatory frameworks, standardized technology, and supportive policies have accelerated adoption and provided lessons that American utilities can follow.

The United States is now entering a similar phase. School bus fleets, commercial vehicles, and residential EV owners are increasingly participating in V2G demonstrations. Automakers are introducing more bidirectional-capable vehicles, while utilities are developing programs that reward customers for supporting the grid.

As EV adoption continues to grow, V2G could become one of the most important energy innovations of the decade. Europe has shown that the technology works. The challenge now is scaling it across the United States. With utilities and industry leaders moving beyond pilot projects and into broader deployments, the V2G revolution appears to be gaining momentum faster than ever before.