Nuvve, ComEd, and Resource Innovations Launch Pilot Partnership to Advance V2G Technology Using Electric School Buses
Nuvve Holding Corp. (NVVE) has announced a collaborative pilot program with Resource Innovations and ComEd to explore bidirectional charging benefits using electric school buses in northern Illinois. The pilot, running through Q4 2025, will evaluate the environmental, societal, and grid impacts of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology integration.
Three school districts within ComEd's service area, all Nuvve customers, are expected to join the pilot this year. The program will study how to utilize energy stored in electric school bus batteries to enhance grid stability and reduce energy costs. This initiative is part of ComEd's Beneficial Electrification investments, which include customer EV rebate and education programs.
ComEd's existing EV programs have already facilitated the addition of 3,500 EV charging ports and 200 EV fleet vehicles across the region. The company serves over 4.3 million customers across northern Illinois.
Nuvve Holding Corp. (NVVE) ha annunciato un programma pilota collaborativo con Resource Innovations e ComEd per esplorare i benefici della ricarica bidirezionale utilizzando autobus scolastici elettrici nel nord dell'Illinois. Il pilota, che si svolgerà fino al Q4 2025, valuterà gli impatti ambientali, sociali e sulla rete dell'integrazione della tecnologia vehicle-to-grid (V2G).
Tre distretti scolastici all'interno dell'area di servizio di ComEd, tutti clienti di Nuvve, si prevede parteciperanno al pilota quest'anno. Il programma studierà come utilizzare l'energia immagazzinata nelle batterie degli autobus scolastici elettrici per migliorare la stabilità della rete e ridurre i costi energetici. Questa iniziativa fa parte degli investimenti in Elettrificazione Benefica di ComEd, che includono programmi di rimborso e formazione per i clienti di veicoli elettrici.
I programmi attuali di ComEd per i veicoli elettrici hanno già facilitato l'aggiunta di 3.500 punti di ricarica per veicoli elettrici e 200 veicoli di flotta elettrici in tutta la regione. L'azienda serve oltre 4,3 milioni di clienti nel nord dell'Illinois.
Nuvve Holding Corp. (NVVE) ha anunciado un programa piloto colaborativo con Resource Innovations y ComEd para explorar los beneficios de la carga bidireccional utilizando autobuses escolares eléctricos en el norte de Illinois. El piloto, que se extenderá hasta el cuarto trimestre de 2025, evaluará los impactos ambientales, sociales y en la red de la integración de la tecnología vehicle-to-grid (V2G).
Se espera que tres distritos escolares dentro del área de servicio de ComEd, todos clientes de Nuvve, se unan al piloto este año. El programa estudiará cómo utilizar la energía almacenada en las baterías de los autobuses escolares eléctricos para mejorar la estabilidad de la red y reducir los costos de energía. Esta iniciativa es parte de las inversiones en Electrificación Beneficiosa de ComEd, que incluyen programas de reembolso y educación para clientes de vehículos eléctricos.
Los programas existentes de ComEd para vehículos eléctricos ya han facilitado la adición de 3.500 puntos de carga para vehículos eléctricos y 200 vehículos eléctricos de flota en toda la región. La compañía atiende a más de 4,3 millones de clientes en el norte de Illinois.
Nuvve Holding Corp. (NVVE)는 일리노이 북부에서 전기 학교 버스를 사용하여 양방향 충전의 이점을 탐색하기 위해 Resource Innovations 및 ComEd와 협력 파일럿 프로그램을 발표했습니다. 이 파일럿은 2025년 4분기까지 진행되며, 차량-그리드(V2G) 기술 통합의 환경적, 사회적, 전력망 영향을 평가할 것입니다.
ComEd의 서비스 지역 내 세 개의 교육구가 모두 Nuvve의 고객으로 올해 파일럿에 참여할 것으로 예상됩니다. 프로그램은 전기 학교 버스의 배터리에 저장된 에너지를 활용하여 전력망 안정성을 높이고 에너지 비용을 줄이는 방법을 연구할 것입니다. 이 이니셔티브는 고객 EV 리베이트 및 교육 프로그램을 포함한 ComEd의 유익한 전기화 투자 일환입니다.
ComEd의 기존 EV 프로그램은 이미 3,500개의 EV 충전 포트와 200대의 EV 차량을 지역에 추가하는 데 기여했습니다. 이 회사는 일리노이 북부에서 430만 명 이상의 고객에게 서비스를 제공합니다.
Nuvve Holding Corp. (NVVE) a annoncé un programme pilote collaboratif avec Resource Innovations et ComEd pour explorer les avantages de la recharge bidirectionnelle utilisant des autobus scolaires électriques dans le nord de l'Illinois. Le pilote, qui se déroulera jusqu'au quatrième trimestre 2025, évaluera les impacts environnementaux, sociaux et sur le réseau de l'intégration de la technologie véhicule-à-réseau (V2G).
Trois districts scolaires dans la zone de service de ComEd, tous clients de Nuvve, devraient rejoindre le pilote cette année. Le programme étudiera comment utiliser l'énergie stockée dans les batteries des autobus scolaires électriques pour améliorer la stabilité du réseau et réduire les coûts énergétiques. Cette initiative fait partie des investissements en Électrification Bénéfique de ComEd, qui comprennent des programmes de remboursement et d'éducation pour les clients de véhicules électriques.
Les programmes de véhicules électriques existants de ComEd ont déjà facilité l'ajout de 3 500 points de recharge pour véhicules électriques et 200 véhicules de flotte électriques dans la région. L'entreprise sert plus de 4,3 millions de clients dans le nord de l'Illinois.
Nuvve Holding Corp. (NVVE) hat ein gemeinsames Pilotprojekt mit Resource Innovations und ComEd angekündigt, um die Vorteile der bidirektionalen Ladetechnologie mithilfe von elektrischen Schulbussen im Norden von Illinois zu erkunden. Das Pilotprojekt, das bis zum vierten Quartal 2025 läuft, wird die Umwelt-, Sozial- und Netz-Auswirkungen der Integration der Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Technologie bewerten.
Drei Schulbezirke innerhalb des Versorgungsgebiets von ComEd, die alle Kunden von Nuvve sind, werden voraussichtlich in diesem Jahr am Pilotprojekt teilnehmen. Das Programm wird untersuchen, wie die in den Batterien der elektrischen Schulbusse gespeicherte Energie genutzt werden kann, um die Netzstabilität zu verbessern und die Energiekosten zu senken. Diese Initiative ist Teil der vorteilhaften Elektrifizierungsinvestitionen von ComEd, die Kundenrückerstattungs- und Schulungsprogramme für Elektrofahrzeuge umfassen.
Die bestehenden EV-Programme von ComEd haben bereits die Ergänzung von 3.500 EV-Ladestationen und 200 elektrischen Flottenfahrzeugen in der Region ermöglicht. Das Unternehmen betreut über 4,3 Millionen Kunden im Norden von Illinois.
- Partnership with major utility ComEd expands Nuvve's V2G technology reach
- Program provides opportunity to demonstrate commercial viability of V2G technology
- Three new school district customers expected to join in 2024
- Pilot results and commercial success not guaranteed
- Extended timeline through Q4 2025 before potential revenue impact
Insights
This strategic pilot program represents a pivotal opportunity for Nuvve to demonstrate its V2G technology's commercial viability in one of the largest utility service areas in the United States. The partnership with ComEd, serving 4.3 million customers, positions Nuvve to potentially capture a significant share of the growing V2G market.
The pilot's structure is particularly noteworthy for several reasons: First, it leverages existing Nuvve customers, reducing implementation barriers and accelerating deployment. Second, the timing through Q4 2025 allows for comprehensive data collection across multiple seasons, essential for validating the technology's reliability and economic benefits.
The program's integration with ComEd's broader EV initiatives, which have already catalyzed substantial infrastructure development, suggests strong potential for scaling. For Nuvve investors, this represents three key value propositions:
- Technology Validation: Working with a major utility provides credible validation of Nuvve's V2G technology
- Market Expansion: Success could lead to broader adoption across ComEd's service area and other utilities
- Revenue Potential: The pilot could establish new recurring revenue streams from grid services
The pilot's focus on school buses is strategically significant, as these vehicles have predictable usage patterns and long idle periods, making them ideal for V2G applications. This approach could serve as a blueprint for similar programs nationwide, potentially accelerating Nuvve's market penetration in the educational sector.
“Nuvve’s cutting-edge V2G technology transforms electric vehicles into reliable, dispatchable, and monetizable mobile energy storage assets, and our continued innovation—evidenced by our recent groundbreaking AC V2G project with Exelon—positions us at the forefront of this industry,” said Hamza Lemsaddek, Vice President of Technology and Astrea AI at Nuvve. “This pilot will evaluate the value electric school buses can deliver to ComEd and its customers.”
The pilot will evaluate ways to deploy energy stored in the batteries of electric school buses to enhance grid stability and reduce energy costs. Three school districts, all of which are Nuvve customers within ComEd’s service area, are anticipated to join the pilot this year. This pilot in northern
“ComEd is excited to launch the Vehicle-to-Grid pilot program in 2025 as we continue with our mission of delivering best in class reliability and customer solutions to advance the equitable adoption of EVs here in northern Illinois,” said Scott Vogt, Vice President of Strategy and Energy Policy for ComEd. “V2G is the next frontier in our work to support local school districts on developing plans that will help lower emissions, upgrade their fleets, and implement the benefits of EVs and their related infrastructure affordably. We look forward to working with Nuvve, Resource Innovations, and various stakeholders in the region to deploy new technologies that will help bring the environmental and economic benefits of electric school buses into more communities.”
ComEd’s V2G pilot comes as part of the company’s Beneficial Electrification investments, setting forward a number of customer EV rebate and education programs and innovative pilots to help inform future planning and support a growing customer demand for EVs and their related infrastructure. ComEd’s EV programs include tens of millions in customer rebate programs aimed at lowering the upfront costs of charging infrastructure and fleet projects. Since last year, these programs have helped catalyze the addition of 3,500 EV charging ports across the region, and 200 added EV fleet vehicles, including numerous school buses. ComEd’s EV programs are mandated by the state of Illinois’ forward-looking Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA), which includes a goal of reaching 1 million EVs on the roads by 2030. With ComEd’s support powering the advancement of EVs, there are currently over 126,000 EVs in
“Resource Innovations brings its extensive expertise in sustainable energy solutions to this initiative,” said Kelly Helfrich, Vice President, Transportation Electrification Practice at Resource Innovations. “This three-way collaboration exemplifies our commitment to innovative, forward-thinking solutions that address today’s energy challenges while preparing for a more resilient and sustainable future.”
This pilot, together with previous high-impact projects with Exelon, underscores a joint commitment to advancing clean energy solutions and transforming the role of electric vehicles in grid management.
For more information on the pilot, visit ComEd’s Innovation Hub.
About Nuvve
Founded in 2010, Nuvve Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: NVVE) has successfully deployed vehicle-to-grid (V2G) on five continents, offering turnkey electrification solutions for fleets of all types. Nuvve combines the world’s most advanced V2G technology and an ecosystem of electrification partners, delivering new value to electric vehicle (EV) owners, accelerating the adoption of EVs, and supporting a global transition to clean energy. Nuvve is making the grid more resilient, transforming EVs into mobile energy storage assets, enhancing sustainable transportation, and supporting energy equity in an electrified world. Nuvve is headquartered in
About ComEd
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About Resource Innovations
Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we’re constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. We are a portfolio company of Morgan Stanley Capital Partners. Visit resource-innovations.com to learn more about how we are accelerating the clean energy transition and leading the charge to power change.
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