GM claimed that it will connect [err, plug-in?] customers “seamlessly with residential, fleet and commercial energy assets.
It’s an ambitious, industry leading program that can help customers rid themselves of some of the negative aspects of relying on utility companies. GM Energy’s services will also enable the sale of energy from EV and stationary storage batteries back to utilities during peak, high energy consumption periods, unlocking even more potential value for customers and increasing resiliency for the electrical grid, GM said.
GM Energy’s connected product and service offerings are designed to offer “cohesive energy management for home, commercial and EV customers,” with solutions ranging from bi-directional charging, vehicle-to-home (V2H) and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) applications, to stationary storage, solar products, software applications, cloud management tools, micro-grid solutions, hydrogen fuel cells.
“The reliability of the electrical power grid has never been more important,” said Travis Hester, vice president of GM EV Growth Operations. “GM Energy has the opportunity to help deliver sustainable energy products and services that can help mitigate the effect of power outages and provide customers with resilient and cost-effective energy management.”
At the center of GM Energy’s universe will be GM’s Energy Services Cloud, that will house data and energy management tools. GM claimed it will connect [err, plug-in?] customers “seamlessly with residential, fleet and commercial energy assets. Customers will be able to simply and efficiently manage their energy consumption through GM’s energy software applications. GM has already enrolled EV customers in managed charging programs through the Energy Services Cloud with multiple utilities across four U.S. states and growing.”
Several companies have agreed to work with GM Energy to provide energy solutions to customers and receive product or service offerings in the US. GM Energy aims to expand into Canada and other markets in the future.
There is an agreement with SunPower, a solar technology and energy services provider. The two companies will develop and offer customers a home energy system which will consist of integrated EV and battery solutions, solar panels and home energy storage.
A primary benefit of the home energy system is expected to enable drivers to deliver power to their homes with the battery in their compatible electric vehicle, designed to give them the ability to power their home’s necessities in a blackout or draw from stored energy during peak rate times. SunPower will also become a preferred installer for the home energy system and offer customers the opportunity to add solar to their home. The home energy system will be available alongside the retail launch of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV. (autoinformed.com on: Chevrolet Introduces 2024 Silverado EV )
Another initiative includes a V2H pilot project between GM Energy and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to enable residential customers to use their compatible EVs along with a bi-directional charger, as backup power for essential home needs during short-term power outages. After initial lab tests, the two companies anticipate expanding the V2H offer to a subset of residential customers within PG&E’s service area, expected to begin in 2023.
GM Energy is also working with several other companies such as Con Edison, Graniterock and New Hampshire Electric Cooperative (NHEC) to help deliver energy solutions to customers, while also helping to inform and advance future GM Energy offerings.
“The massive scale of GM Energy’s solutions will allow us to better address current challenges with grid infrastructure, energy storage and energy management head on,” says Mark Bole, vice president and Head of V2X Battery Solutions at GM. “By leveraging GM’s flexible technology platforms and the power of Ultium, we’re able to provide resilient and accessible energy solutions for all customers and the grid, helping to further advance the all-electric future.”
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GM Energy a New Energy Management Division
GM claimed that it will connect [err, plug-in?] customers “seamlessly with residential, fleet and commercial energy assets.
It’s an ambitious, industry leading program that can help customers rid themselves of some of the negative aspects of relying on utility companies. GM Energy’s services will also enable the sale of energy from EV and stationary storage batteries back to utilities during peak, high energy consumption periods, unlocking even more potential value for customers and increasing resiliency for the electrical grid, GM said.
GM Energy’s connected product and service offerings are designed to offer “cohesive energy management for home, commercial and EV customers,” with solutions ranging from bi-directional charging, vehicle-to-home (V2H) and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) applications, to stationary storage, solar products, software applications, cloud management tools, micro-grid solutions, hydrogen fuel cells.
“The reliability of the electrical power grid has never been more important,” said Travis Hester, vice president of GM EV Growth Operations. “GM Energy has the opportunity to help deliver sustainable energy products and services that can help mitigate the effect of power outages and provide customers with resilient and cost-effective energy management.”
At the center of GM Energy’s universe will be GM’s Energy Services Cloud, that will house data and energy management tools. GM claimed it will connect [err, plug-in?] customers “seamlessly with residential, fleet and commercial energy assets. Customers will be able to simply and efficiently manage their energy consumption through GM’s energy software applications. GM has already enrolled EV customers in managed charging programs through the Energy Services Cloud with multiple utilities across four U.S. states and growing.”
Several companies have agreed to work with GM Energy to provide energy solutions to customers and receive product or service offerings in the US. GM Energy aims to expand into Canada and other markets in the future.
There is an agreement with SunPower, a solar technology and energy services provider. The two companies will develop and offer customers a home energy system which will consist of integrated EV and battery solutions, solar panels and home energy storage.
A primary benefit of the home energy system is expected to enable drivers to deliver power to their homes with the battery in their compatible electric vehicle, designed to give them the ability to power their home’s necessities in a blackout or draw from stored energy during peak rate times. SunPower will also become a preferred installer for the home energy system and offer customers the opportunity to add solar to their home. The home energy system will be available alongside the retail launch of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV. (autoinformed.com on: Chevrolet Introduces 2024 Silverado EV )
Another initiative includes a V2H pilot project between GM Energy and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to enable residential customers to use their compatible EVs along with a bi-directional charger, as backup power for essential home needs during short-term power outages. After initial lab tests, the two companies anticipate expanding the V2H offer to a subset of residential customers within PG&E’s service area, expected to begin in 2023.
GM Energy is also working with several other companies such as Con Edison, Graniterock and New Hampshire Electric Cooperative (NHEC) to help deliver energy solutions to customers, while also helping to inform and advance future GM Energy offerings.
“The massive scale of GM Energy’s solutions will allow us to better address current challenges with grid infrastructure, energy storage and energy management head on,” says Mark Bole, vice president and Head of V2X Battery Solutions at GM. “By leveraging GM’s flexible technology platforms and the power of Ultium, we’re able to provide resilient and accessible energy solutions for all customers and the grid, helping to further advance the all-electric future.”
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