Backup Power Capabilities

Pilot Objective

To conduct comprehensive market research and analysis to study technologies that enable the use of an electric vehicle’s bi-directional capabilities, such as vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, to evaluate their readiness for adoption.

Participant Characteristics

In-depth interviews
  • National stakeholder interviews completed – 10
National Web Panel Survey  
  • Target residential customers completed surveys – 450
  • Target C&I customers completed surveys – 125
Qualitative in-depth interviews in ComEd territory
  • Target residential customers completed interviews – 48
  • Target C&I customers completed interviews – 10
Quantitative online web survey ComEd customers
  • Target residential customers completed interviews – 1,300
  • Target C&I customers completed interviews – 400

Pilot Status

The pilot is structured around three focus areas. Status updates for each focus area are provided below:

  • Environmental and Social Impact Study: The Environmental and Social Impact Study has been completed and an Executive Summary has been posted. Final reporting includes identification of where targeted bi-directional technology deployment and strategic integration can most effectively drive emissions reductions, how it can improve environmental benefits, and where it can strengthen social outcomes. For more information about the environmental and health benefits of bidirectional charging, please see the following fact sheets:
  • Market Analysis and Consumer Behavior Study: The market analysis has been completed, and an Executive Summary has been posted. The report revealed insights into consumer behavior, technology perceptions, and adoption readiness through qualitative and quantitative research gathered via survey and focus groups.
  • Technical Study: The Techno-Economic Analysis of V2H/V2G Systems and evaluation of system hardware, reliability, and performance have been completed, and an Executive Summary has been posted. The cybersecurity assessment focused on vulnerability identification, physical and network interface analysis, and threat modeling to map potential attack paths and strengthen system resilience.

Expected Outcomes

The pilot quantified the environmental and social impacts of using V2X technology, the market readiness of implementing the technology, and the technical feasibility and cyber security measures of the technology.

Schedule

BE PilotLead VendorIntent to BidRFP IssuedProposals DueAward DatePilot In-Field Start DatePilot In-Field End Date
Backup Power Capabilities—Market Analysis and Consumer BehaviorEscalentJanuary 2025December 2024January 2025February 2025May 2025February 2026
Backup Power Capabilities—Environmental and Social Impact StudyWalker MillerJanuary 2025December 2024January 2025February 2025May 2025January 2026
Backup Power Capabilities—Technical StudyArgonne National LaboratoryJanuary 2025December 2024January 2025August 2025August 2025February 2026
RFP Bidding Process
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