Is there a list of all the possible V2X chargers available?
The V2X space is rapidly evolving, so no comprehensive list is available on this website. The chargers used in the MassCEC V2X Pilot Project Program are listed in this FAQ
What is the MassCEC Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Program?
This Program seeks to identify and implement a set of electric vehicle (EV) charging demonstration projects across the state of Massachusetts that will allow for vehicle-to-home (V2H) and/or vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities and the development of guidance for V2X deployment for different use cases, in particular grid-parallel use cases. It will run from January 2025 through December 31, 2026.
How is it funded?
Funding for this program was provided by the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Coordinating Council (EVICC), as part of the award of $50 million from the American Rescue Plan Act to support EV charging initiatives across the Commonwealth.
EVICC is tasked with developing and implementing comprehensive electric vehicle charging infrastructure deployment strategies for the Commonwealth. EVICC identifies these strategies and related analysis through biennial Assessments; the most recent Assessment was released in August 2025.
Which vehicles and chargers are included in this program?
Light Vehicles
| EVSE |
Make and Model |
Year |
| dcbel Ara Home Energy Station |
Nissan Leaf |
2018, 2023-2025 |
| Wallbox Quasar 2 |
KIA EV9 |
2024-2026 |
| dcbel Ara Home Energy Station |
Polestar Model 3 |
2025 |
| dcbel Ara Home Energy Station |
Volvo EX90 |
2025 |
| Sunrun Home Integration System and Ford Charge Station Pro |
Ford F-150 Lightning |
2022-2025 |
Electric School Buses
- Chargers: InCharge 44kW, InCharge 66kW, Tellus 60kW
- Electric School Buses: Blue Bird Electric School Buses, Thomas Built Buses
Who are the awardees?
The participants include:
5 school districts:
- Acton-Boxborough Regional School District
- Arlington Public Schools
- Boston Public Schools
- Concord Public Schools
- Lincoln Public Schools
4 municipal projects:
- Sterling Municipal Light Department
- Town of Needham
- Town of Plymouth
- Town of Warwick
Over 45 residents across the state.
Will there be a second round of the V2X Program?
This program is a pilot project program. MassCEC will use the outcomes from this program to inform discussions on the most logical next steps for supporting V2X technologies in Massachusetts. If you would like to be added to the mailing list for future V2X opportunities and news, please fill out this form.
What is the program doing to work with legislators and regulators about V2X?
Program learnings and challenges are documented and shared with legislators and regulators during EVICC meetings. The formal guidebook at the end of the program will also inform future policy efforts.
How can I find out about the program outcomes?
The final V2X Guidebook will be posted on this website in late 2026/early 2027. To be notified when it is posted, please fill out this form.
Information on Residential V2X Systems
Can residential V2X chargers be used with a different vehicle than that listed above?
All three chargers that are part of the program can be used to charge other vehicles with the same type of charging port. For questions about using adaptors to charge, please reach out to your vehicle manufacturer to confirm.
Discharge capability requires compatibility between the vehicle and the charger, which depends on the vehicle make, model year, software package and charger model.
How can I find an installer for my EVSE outside of this Program?
Most bidirectional charger manufacturers partner with installation services. Check the site of the EVSE vendor your EV is compatible with to find information on their preferred installation vendors.
What does a typical residential bidirectional EVSE set up look like?
Bidirectional EVSE installations each have their own design based on the situation at the residence, the EVSE being installed, and the utility requirements. For images, please check out the website of the charger manufacturer.
What compensation is available for participating in utility programs?
Program participants are invited to enroll in the ConnectedSolutions, Connected Homes, and Clean Peak programs, each of which employ a unique compensation mechanism to incentivize load reduction. Enrollment for V2X equipment that was not purchased as part of the MassCEC Program varies by utility: we recommend you confirm with your utility directly the most current enrollment requirements and payout amounts for available programs.
I have solar installed at my house. How would having a bidirectional system impact my net metering?
This will depend on your territory and utility. As of January 2026, it is not possible to receive compensation from the Massachusetts net metering program if you have a grid-parallel bidirectional charger installed on the same utility meter in Massachusetts Investor-Owned Utility territories. However, it may be possible if you are in a Municipal Light Plant territory. You should confirm with your utility prior to moving forward with installation.
Can I be compensated for my solar output to the grid without net metering?
While there are other programs available that can compensate for solar, at this point it is not possible for Massachusetts residents in Investor-Owned Utilities like Eversource, National Grid and Unitil to be compensated for excess energy from their installed solar if they also have a V2X system. This is because there is no methodology in place today that can differentiate between solar energy and vehicle energy being fed back to the grid.
Even though residents cannot earn compensation for solar-generated energy that is outputted to the grid, residents who choose to install a V2X system would be able to offset their home coincident energy use with solar, but would not be able to receive compensation for any solar fed back to the grid. In other words, household electric loads would likely be offset if the solar system is generating energy, especially if the V2X equipment is discharging at the same time. Any household electricity use where the solar is not producing (for example, at night) would not be offset and would be charged using your residential tariff.
Will it be possible for me to earn net metering compensation while having a V2X system installed in the future in Massachusetts?
Current net metering rules in Massachusetts Investor-Owned Utility Territories as of November 2025 do not allow participants to receive net metering compensation if there is a V2X system installed at the home. We do not know how this might change in the future or whether it would be possible to rejoin the net metering program after a V2X charger is installed.
Is it still possible for residential solar customers to take part in V2H in Massachusetts and have net metering?
Solar customers can install a V2X system that allows for grid-isolated V2H (that is, a V2H system installed only to provide backup power when the grid is not providing power to the home) and continue to be compensated for net metering. However, solar owners cannot install a grid-parallel V2X system without their net metering eligibility being affected. Because the MassCEC Program is focused on the grid-parallel aspects of the V2X technology, we’ll be installing grid-parallel V2X systems.
Is it possible to have a bidirectional system installed if you also have batteries installed?
This will depend on the bidirectional EVSE you are planning to have installed, the circumstances of your individual set up, and whether the different devices are designed to work together. As a general rule, it is not currently possible to install the SunRun Home Integration system with existing batteries on site, but it may be possible to install the Wallbox Quasar 2 and the Dcbel Ara with existing batteries. As part of the MassCEC Program, B2Q will create an electrical design for the charger at awardee homes to confirm what is possible.
Information for Program Awardees
I have a question or a problem. Who should I contact?
For issues with your charger, please contact your charger vendor directly. If you have warranty concerns with your installation, please contact your installer directly. For questions about your enrolment in utility programs, please contact The Mobility House.
During the program term through December 31, 2026, please also copy in masscecv2x@resource-innovations.com.
ConnectedSolutions
Program Overview
Goal: incentivize clean energy technology that supplies electricity or reduces demand during DOER-established peak demand periods.
Compensation and Program Design
- Season: from June 1 – September 30. 30-60 events per season, typically 45.
- Events: Between 3pm - 8pm, <3 hours per event.
- Compensation: $200/kW for participating commercial entities; $275/kW for participating residents
How can I calculate the revenue that I could earn from the ConnectedSolutions Program?
You can calculate your expected ConnectedSolutions revenue using the information provided by MassSave on page 6 here. If you would like some examples of scenarios, please contact masscecv2x@resource-innovations.com.
Please note the service contract terms of the provider (either Sunrun or The Mobility House) that has enrolled you in ConnectedSolutions will vary and may impact your compensation. More details will be shared during the ConnectedSolutions enrollment process after the installation of your V2X system.
Can you help me understand what would happen to the ConnectedSolutions payment if the vehicle does not discharge, or only partially discharges, during an event? What about data share?
Zero Discharge During an Event
If the battery (or vehicle) does not discharge at all during a demand response event, the performance for that event is recorded as 0 kW. This directly impacts the average seasonal performance and, consequently, the incentive payment.
Partial Participation During an Event
If the battery begins discharging partway through the event (e.g., let’s say the vehicle is plugged in after the event starts), the performance is still calculated over the entire duration of the event. For example, in a 4-hour event where the battery discharges 8 kW for the last 3 hours but not the first, the average performance for that single event would be: 0+8+8+8/4=6 kW. Keep in mind that participants are compensated based on their average performance for all events throughout the entire season.
Variable Discharge Rates
Similarly, if the discharge rate varies throughout the event, the performance is calculated as the average kW discharged over the full event period. That is then averaged over the full ConnectedSolutions program season. This ensures consistency and fairness in performance measurement across all participants.
Data Requirements
Approved inverter manufacturers are required to provide 15-minute interval data (or more granular) for the entire season. Collected data includes the amount of power (in kW) and energy (in kWh) that you use to charge or discharge across your charger’s inverter. This data is used to calculate event-level and seasonal average performance, which directly determines the incentive amount. For devices funded by the MassCEC Program, The Mobility House will be collecting this data for enrolled dcbel Ara and Wallbox Quasar 2 devices; Sunrun will be collecting this data for enrolled Sunrun Home Integration Systems.
At what rate will my EVSE discharge during a peak event?
The rate of discharge will depend on your current battery state of charge (SOC), your minimum state of charge (for example, if you’d like to always leave 20% battery capacity by the end of an event) and the duration of the event.
I own battery storage that is already enrolled in the ConnectedSolutions Program. Can I have both my battery storage and my V2X System enrolled in the Program?
If you have a home battery you will be able to participate in the ConnectedSolutions Program alongside your V2X system. Your home battery will stay enrolled in the program through your battery provider; The Mobility House (or Sunrun, if you have a Sunrun Home Integration System) will enroll your bidirectional charger in the ConnectedSolutions Program. At the end of the Program, you will be compensated separately for the power that is discharged from each system.
Does Connected Solutions apply residents in MLPs?
No. Only Investor-Owned Utilities (in MA, National Grid, Eversource, and Unitil) are able to participate in Connected Solutions
Should I assume I will get the maximum amount of the Connected Solutions payment under the V2X program?
Because the primary use of your vehicle is transportation and not storage, it is hard to know how individuals will participate in 'real life': that is one of the things this program is looking to understand. Factors that will impact your participation (and compensation) include, but are not limited to, when you plug in your car, the state-of-charge of your vehicle battery at the time of an event, your mobility preferences, and how your V2X system is managed by The Mobility House or Sunrun. Your summer participation could be impacted by vacations or if you’re enjoying events outside the home. You may also be prevented from participating if you plug in your EV with a reduced charge—if your mobility preferences indicate that your EV needs to be charged to meet the SOC needs for an upcoming trip, then you’ll be opted out of that event and your EV will charge until it’s ready. To maximize your participation in each event, keep your EV plugged in for as long as you can and keep your mobility preferences up to date using your charger app.
Clean Peak Standards
Program Overview
Goal: to curtail customers' electric energy when the ISO New England (“ISO-NE”) system is forecasted to be at peak.
Compensation and Program Design
- Participants are compensated with Clean Peak Energy Certificates (CPECs) for reducing load compared to a baseline during Seasonal Clean Peak Windows.
- Seasonal Clean Peak Windows:
- Spring (Mar 1 – May 14): 5pm to 9pm
- Summer (May 15 – Sep 14): 4pm to 8pm
- Fall (Sep 15 – Nov 30): 4pm to 8pm
- Winter (Dec 1 – Feb 28): 4pm to 8pm
- CPECs in 2026 are valued at ~$65 per MWh.
How can I calculate the revenue that I could earn from the Clean Peak Standards Program?
Calculating the revenue earned per asset as part of the Clean Peak Standards Program is complicated because it depends on the value of the sold CPEC, the time at which you charge and discharge, and the amount of energy used to charge and discharge. Full details are described here: https://www.mass.gov/doc/225-cmr-21-clean-peak-energy-portfolio-standard-cps/download. In general, the Program rewards the following behaviors:
- Charging during off-peak hours outside the Seasonal Clean Peak Windows and
- Reducing load during Seasonal Clean Peak Windows by pausing charge or discharging energy
There are multipliers that help you earn even more compensation described here: https://www.mass.gov/doc/cps-cpec-generation-formula-visualization/download. You can earn more CPECs if you own solar, participate in the Summer and Winter seasons, or if you happen to participate during a Window that coincides with the electric grid’s monthly system peak demand.
If you were to avoid charging during the Seasonal Clean Peak Windows every day, you could probably expect to earn between $15 and $100 for the year depending on the amount of energy you need to charge your EV (more CPECs earned for more energy consumed off-peak). If you were to discharge during some of the Seasonal Clean Peak Windows, you could expect to earn >$100 for the year depending on your rate of discharge and the amount of energy you need to charge your EV. Please note that these examples are high-level estimates and don’t account for the cost to charge your EV.
Time of Use Rates
Will residents on TOU rates be able to stay on those rates or is that not compatible with the V2X set up?
Yes, customers who are already on TOU rates will be able to stay on those rates. Those rates are typically not impacted by the type of equipment installed. In fact, you are encouraged to stay on your TOU rate so that we can manage your EVSE to save you money on your electric bill.
What Time of Use Rates are available for residents in Massachusetts?
Neither Eversource nor National Grid have TOU rates for residents currently. The only mandatory TOU rate in any MA town is in Groton, MA. There are voluntary TOU rates in place in the following MLPs: Reading MLP, Sterling MLD, and Wakefield Municipal Gas and Light Department.
