California’s latest energy report reveals that just one in ten electric‑vehicle owners could help meet a state‑wide goal of adding one‑third of the required grid‑storage capacity. By aggregating the batteries of millions of privately owned EVs, utilities could tap into a vast, flexible resource that would smooth demand peaks and support renewable integration. The study outlines how vehicle‑to‑grid technology, combined with smart charging incentives, could turn idle batteries into a reliable, low‑cost power reserve. This approach could accelerate California’s clean‑energy targets while offering EV owners new revenue streams and enhanced grid resilience.
California report says 1 in 10 EV owners could supply one-third of key grid storage goal yahoo.com
