Massachusetts V2X Demonstration Program Participants Selected

_{Two of three bidirectional chargers installed next to electric school buses at the Acton-Boxborough Regional School District.}

The future of energy is arriving in Massachusetts, and The Mobility House is helping lead the charge. The Healey-Driscoll Administration and the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) have announced some of the participants of the groundbreaking Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Demonstration program. This initiative, spearheaded by MassCEC in collaboration with The Mobility House and Resource Innovations, will transform how we think about electric vehicles, turning them from simple transportation into powerful energy storage assets for a more reliable and affordable grid. 

This first-of-its-kind statewide program is a significant step forward in clean energy innovation. As a key program grantee, The Mobility House will deploy its advanced charge management software, ChargePilot®, and vehicle grid integration platform, Cascade, to manage the bidirectional charging infrastructure. By providing and installing a targeted 100 bidirectional EV chargers at no cost to selected participants, this partnership is building a real-world model for the future of our electrical grid and creating a scalable blueprint for V2X programs nationwide. 

The program participants represent a diverse cross-section of the Commonwealth, ensuring that the benefits of this technology are felt across different communities and sectors. A key goal is to gather data from various use cases to create a comprehensive guide for future deployments. 

The selected participants include: 

School Districts 

Five school districts will integrate V2X technology with their electric school bus fleets. This is a strategic advantage, as buses have large batteries and predictable schedules, making them ideal for grid support. 

• Acton-Boxborough Regional School District 

• Arlington Public Schools 

• Boston Public Schools 

• Concord Public Schools 

• Lincoln Public Schools 

Municipal Projects 

Four municipalities are also on board, exploring how bi-directional charging can support public services and local grid operations. 

• Sterling Municipal Light Department 

• Town of Needham 

• Town of Plymouth 

• Town of Warwick 

Residential Participants 

The program also includes 30 residents from across the state so far; however, final selections are still underway. More than a third of the program's funding is dedicated to participants in environmental justice communities, ensuring that the economic and resilience benefits of V2X technology are accessible to those who need them most. 

This initiative brings together a coalition of energy leaders, including Resource Innovations, Voltrek, B2Q, and the Vehicle-Grid Integration Council, all working to create a scalable blueprint for V2X. All bi-directional charging stations are scheduled to be installed and operational by the summer of 2026. Data collection will continue throughout the year, with MassCEC planning to publish a V2X Guidebook in late 2026. This resource will provide practical insights for scaling V2X deployments across Massachusetts and beyond. 

This initiative, funded by the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Coordinating Council (EVICC), is a real-world implementation that positions Massachusetts as a national leader in clean energy innovation. By empowering residents, schools, and municipalities to become active participants in the energy market, we are collectively building a more resilient, affordable, and sustainable energy future. 

To learn more about this pioneering initiative and see the full details of the announcement,  read the official press release.