Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X)

We want you to feel informed and supported throughout the Demonstration. The schedule below gives you an idea of what to expect, though activities may change as PGE learns more about the technology. We’ll let you know before each event and invite you to share feedback along the way.

• Every day: PGE may adjust when your vehicle charges to avoid the peak- demand period from 5–9 p.m. Your vehicle will still charge based on the preferences you set.

• A few times each month: PGE may use some of the energy stored in your vehicle to power your home for a limited time or send power back to the grid. You can set a minimum state-of-charge limit, so the battery never drops below that amount.

• One to three times during the Demonstration: Before a planned backup-power test, PGE may ask your vehicle to charge fully by a specific date and time. This will help test how the system prepares to power your home during an outage.

The GM Energy V2H Bundle.

This Bundle includes the GM Energy PowerShift Charger and the GM Energy V2H Enablement Kit.

If you already have some or part of the Bundle installed at your home, you are still eligible to receive the installation rebate for the remaining equipment to complete your V2H Bundle.

V2X stands for "Vehicle-to-Everything." PGE conducts small-scale technical demonstrations to understand emerging technology and how it may be utilized to benefit the grid. In this Demonstration, PGE is exploring how customer-owned and operated electric vehicles could: 

• Reduce your home’s electricity use during times of high demand 

• Send electricity to the grid during times of high demand 

• Power your home during an outage 

• Support future grid services 

After this short-term technical demonstration, PGE will evaluate the findings and determine the potential for this technology to be used on a larger scale.  

Enrollment closes March 1, 2027 or earlier, if all spots in the Demonstration are filled. 

The Demonstration is planned to be active through December 31, 2027. However, PGE reserves the right to end the Demonstration at any time.

The installation rebate can help cover the costs of purchasing and installing eligible bidirectional charging equipment required for the Demonstration.  

Eligible expenses include: 

• 1 qualifying bidirectional charging system per customer/address, including but not limited to:  

  • Bidirectional charger 

  • Inverter 

  • Transfer switch 

  • Disconnect switch 

  • Black start battery 

• Electrical upgrades needed to support the installation of the qualifying bidirectional charging system, including:  

  • Electrical panel or subpanel upgrades 

  • Sub-panel installation 

  • Disconnect switch 

  • Wiring and conduit 

  • Required metering equipment upgrades  

• Permits and inspections required for the installation of eligible equipment 

• Labor performed by an approved, licensed electrician participating in the Demonstration, including time spent on design, permitting, and project management.

Expenses considered ineligible for the up-front installation rebate include, but are not limited to:

• The purchase or lease of an electric vehicle 

• Ongoing subscription, software, or service fees  

• Costs associated with installing stationary energy storage or photovoltaic (solar) systems 

• Any other equipment not required for bidirectional charging functionality  

• GM equipment outside of the required bidirectional system (GM Energy V2H Bundle) 

Note: All rebates and rewards are subject to Demonstration requirements, available funding, and program eligibility rules. 

The demonstration is designed so participants can continue using their EV for everyday transportation. Any participation settings will take your driving needs into account whenever possible. 

Participants can set their charge preferences, including a minimum State of Charge (SOC) limit, so you will always have control over your vehicle’s charge.

The demonstration is designed to study how energy can be managed more efficiently. Actual bill impacts will vary based on your home, vehicle, electricity use, and participation. Some customers may see opportunities to shift energy use or reduce costs, but individual results will differ. 

PGE is offering a $30 per month participation reward for the duration of the Demonstration, designed to fully cover any negative bill impact you may see due to your participation.  

Normal use of your vehicle’s main battery for backup power during outages, for reasonably selling energy back to the electrical grid, or for reasonable use as a mobile power source, such as the activities in this Demonstration, is covered by the standard GM warranty.

No. During an outage, your vehicle's stored energy is intended to support your home, not the electric grid. The Demonstration includes testing backup power capabilities and outage preparation features to help participants maintain power during outages when their equipment supports that functionality. PGE will not request that participating customers send power to the grid during an active outage. 

Yes.   

Your participation helps PGE learn how electric vehicles can support customers and the electric grid in the future. By participating, you'll help us better understand how bidirectional charging technology performs in real homes, how it can provide backup power, and how electric vehicles may help reduce energy demand during periods of high electricity use. The information gathered through this Demonstration will help shape potential future programs, products, and services for electric vehicle owners. 

You, the customer, will retain ownership of the bidirectional system installed at your home.

If you are currently enrolled in the Demonstration and wish to unenroll, please note that you may be responsible for reimbursing some or all of the installation rebate. You will also forfeit any future monthly participation rewards. Please notify PGE at SmartGridTestBed@pgn.com of your intention to unenroll.