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 technology, to evaluate their readiness for adoption.
The pilot focuses on three key areas. Activities related to market analysis and consumer behavior, and environmental and social impact study began in May 2025. We are currently in the contracting phase for the third focus area—technical study.
It is the sole responsibility of the responding firms to ensure their submission is received through our online form on or before the due date and time.
| BE Pilot | Lead Vendor | Intent to Bid | RFP Issued | Proposals Due | Award Date | Pilot In Field Start Date | Pilot In Field End Date |
| Backup Power Capabilities—Market Analysis and Consumer Behavior | Escalent | January 2025 | December 2024 | January 2025 | February 2025 | May 2025 | December 2025 |
| Backup Power Capabilities—Environmental and Social Impact Study | Walker Miller | January 2025 | December 2024 | January 2025 | February 2025 | May 2025 | December 2025 |
| Backup Power Capabilities—Technical Study | TBD | January 2025 | December 2024 | TBD | TBD | TBD | December 2025 |
