Vehicle-to-Everything Demonstration Projects

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The Challenge: Increase Access to Bi-Directional Charging

Electric vehicles (EVs) can be deployed as a grid resource when connected to the grid via “Vehicle-to-Everything” (V2X) technology. V2X systems are bi-directional, meaning that they both charge and discharge an EV’s battery, enabling EVs to send energy stored in the onboard battery to the local utility grid or to a grid-connected asset such as a building. However, V2X technologies are still relatively new, and consumers seeking to adopt such systems face a complex technical landscape that often varies from one site to the next.

About Vehicle-to-Everything Demonstration Projects

Through Vehicle-to-Everything Demonstration Projects, MassCEC is helping residential, commercial, and school districts that own or are in the process of purchasing an EV capable of bi-directional charging create a more resilient grid using EVs as energy storage.

Selected participants receive a free bi-directional EV charger, including equipment and installation. During the program period, charging data from the installed equipment will be collected and analyzed as part of the V2X Demonstration Program design. Participants may also be called upon to contribute information about their experience using the bi-directional charger.

Learn more about our other electric vehicle charging infrastructure programs.

How to Participate

The application period for this program is now closed. If you would like to be added to the mailing list for future V2X opportunities and news, please email MassCECV2X@resource-innovations.com.

Program Schedule

Stage	Timeframe
Expressions of Interest Open	February - April 2025
Application Requirements Announced	April 2025
Applications Open	April - July 2025
Cohort 1 for Residential and Commercial Selected	By early June, 2025
School District Cohort Selected	End of June 2025
Cohort 2 for Residential and Commercial Selected	By early July 2025
Cohort 3 for Residential and Commercial Selected	By early August 2025
On-Site Assessments	July - December 2025
All Installations Completed	September 2026
End of Reporting	December 2026

Resources

Eligible Vehicles List

Residential

Make	model	year
Ford	F-150 Lightning	2022-2025
Nissan	Leaf	2013-2025
KIA	EV9	2024-2025

Commercial

MAKE	MODEL	YEAR
Thomas Built	Electric School Bus	2021-2025
Blue Bird	Electric School Bus	2021-2025
IC Bus	Electric School Bus	2021-2025
BYD	Electric School Bus	2021-2025
Evolectric	CircularEV Isuzu N-Series	2025

School District

MAKE	MODEL	YEAR
Thomas Built	Electric School Bus	2021-2025
Blue Bird	Electric School Bus	2021-2025
IC Bus	Electric School Bus	2021-2025
BYD	Electric School Bus	2021-2025

Other Bi-Directional Capable Vehicles

The Program team will continue to work with vehicle and charger manufacturers to add as many additional vehicles to the list of eligible vehicles as possible. Please note that while the Program is aiming to include a variety of vehicles, restrictions put in place by some automotive and/or charging station equipment manufacturers may limit the final eligibility of some vehicles.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

What is V2X?

For this Program, V2X describes the bi-directional power flow between an EV and an external load, such as the utility grid, a building, or a home. There are three typical specific variations of V2X: V2H (Vehicle to Home), V2G (Vehicle to Grid) and V2L (Vehicle to Load) Note that vehicles that are solely capable of V2L are not eligible for this program.

What is a bi-directional EV or EV charging station (EVSE) system?

Until recently, EVs have only been capable of uni-directional power flow from the electric grid to their batteries to charge. New technology in both EV and EVSEs has introduced bidirectional power flow to unlock additional functionality. Bi-directional means that EVs and EVSEs now allow power to flow both from the grid or home to charge an EV, and to discharge from the EV to the grid or home. This technology can be used to power buildings during power outages, offset electrical bills by powering buildings during times of high electricity prices, and send energy back to the grid for compensation.

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Other Available Programs

How does this Program interact with other EV programs?

This Program is not related to other EV programs. Below is a table provided for guidance on some common EV programs in Massachusetts. While all due care has been taken to provide the information below, applicants should consult directly any documents related to any other programs or rebates they have participated in to ensure continued compliance.

Demand Response Programs

Program Name	Administered By	Description	Can this be used together with the MassCEC Program?
Connected Solutions Program	Eversource, National Grid, and Unitil	Customers can receive an incentive for dispatching their EV batteries during ISO NE peak demand events. Commercial Customers can choose to dispatch on a targeted basis (up to 8 times per Summer season) or on a more regular basis (30 to 60 times per Summer season.) Residential customers would need to respond the 30-60 times per summer	Yes.
Connected Homes Program	Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company	Expected in July/August 2025	Yes

ENE does not have a DR program at this time. There is potential for ENE to have one by the end of 2025, but there are no expected conflicts. Customers would likely be use the DR program with the MassCEC program.

Time of Use (V1G) Programs

Program Name	Administered By	Description	Can this be used together with the MassCEC Program?
Eversource Managed Charging Program	Eversource	Encourages charging at non-peak times	Yes, for eligible vehicles if program is available. May not be used together with the Connected Solutions Demand Response Program
National Grid Off-Peak Charging Program (Charge Smart MA)	National Grid	Encourages charging at non-peak times	Yes, for eligible vehicles. May not be used together with the Connected Solutions Demand Response Program
Unitil EV Time of Use Rate for Residential Customers	Unitil	Encourages charging at off-peak times. Being a participant in the Unitil Ready2Charge Residential	Yes, for eligible vehicles. May not be used together with the Connected Solutions Demand Response Program.
Unitil Demand Charge Alternative rate for Commercial and Municipal Customers https://unitil.com/faqs/there-rate-ma-commercial-customers-have-ev-charging-stations	Unitil	Customers can receive reduced rates for demand costs based on their monthly utilization factor, calculated yearly. Being a participant in the Unitil Ready2Charge Public Rebate Program is not required.	Yes, for eligible vehicles. May be able to be used together with the Connected Solutions Demand Response Program. Please contact Unitil for potential exceptions if this applies to you.
Off peak charging programs, ‘Bring your own charger’ programs	Some MLPs	Residential customers receive a monthly bill credit for participating in off-peak charging	Likely yes, but verify with your program.

EVSE Readiness Programs

Program Name	Administered By	Description	Can this be used together with the MassCEC Program?
Eversource Charging Rebates	Eversource	Rebates against the cost of wiring or panel upgrades needed to install Level 2 Smart Chargers	Not able to use in parallel.
National Grid EV Charging Upgrade Program	National Grid	Upgrade home wiring for EV chargers	Not able to use in parallel If previously used: must be enrolled in off-peak for 12 months after receiving a make-ready rebate. If not, there is a clawback clause. Please contact National Grid for potential program exceptions if this applies to you.
National Grid Turnkey EV Charging Installation Program	National Grid	Upgrade home wiring for EV chargers	Not able to use in parallel If previously used: must be enrolled in off-peak for 12 months after receiving a make-ready rebate. If not, there is a clawback clause. Please contact National Grid for potential program exceptions if this applies to you.
Unitil Ready2Charge Residential Rebate Program	Unitil	Set up a Level 2 EV Charger at your home. The EV Time of Use Rate is required.	Yes, for wiring/panel upgrades only AND if installing a system that can only operate in islanded mode (because this requires enrollment in the TOU rate)
MLP Rebate Programs	Mulitple MLPs	Programs vary by MLP Programs may include Level 2 EV Charger installation rebates, upgrade to home wiring, upgrades to electrical panel or service, load management devices. Some programs have pre-requisites or requirements to participate in off-peak programs prior to receiving an EV charging rebate.	Likely yes, but verify with each program.

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