To assess and demonstrate the viability of implementing vehicle-to-grid technology with electric school buses (ESBs) and showcase the technology’s potential to leverage ESBs as viable energy storage sources while achieving balance on the grid.
Three sites have successfully received interconnection approval and permit-to-operate (PTO). Testing and data collection activities commenced in June 2025 and are scheduled to continue through Q4 2025. A fall webinar is coming soon for school districts that would like more information on V2G capabilities.
This pilot will assess the feasibility of using ESBs as distributed energy resources by returning energy during periods of peak electricity demand.
By the end of the pilot, this pilot aims to explore various metrics such as the performance, stability, and reliability of V2G chargers and ESB vehicles, along with their impact on the grid. Additionally, the pilot aims to evaluate the environmental gains such as greenhouse gas reductions and air quality improvements.
| BE Pilot | Lead Vendor | Partners | Award Date | Pilot In Field Start Date | Pilot In Field End Date |
| School Bus Vehicle-to-Grid Operator | Resource Innovations | Nuvve | September 2024 | May 2025 | November 2025 |
| School Bus Vehicle-to-Grid Evaluator | DNV Energy Insights | Verdant | August 2024 | May 2025 | November 2025 |
