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ComEd Launches V2G Pilot to Boost Illinois Grid Capacity

10/4/2025

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ComEd launches a vehicle-to-grid (V2G) school bus pilot with three Illinois districts.
The pilot aims to reduce grid load and lower energy costs.
Willett Kempton's research suggests widespread EV adoption could boost grid capacity.
Maryland project lets Ford F-150 Lightning owners feed power to the grid for compensation.
EV tax credits cancellation poses headwinds for Illinois' $231 million program.

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ComEd launches a vehicle-to-grid (V2G) school bus pilot with three Illinois districts.
The pilot aims to reduce grid load and lower energy costs.
Willett Kempton's research suggests widespread EV adoption could boost grid capacity.
Maryland project lets Ford F-150 Lightning owners feed power to the grid for compensation.
EV tax credits cancellation poses headwinds for Illinois' $231 million program.