Electric school buses travel short distances to pick up and bring home school age children. These vehicles typically sit idle during the remainder of the day. This consistent duty cycle is a great fit for charging and recharging. It also presents a wonderful opportunity for school districts to partner with local utility companies utilizing
vehicle to grid technology. V2G allows battery stored electricity to be discharged back to the grid while buses are not in use. in return, school districts receive credits that are deducted from their monthly energy bill. The process can also help to stabilize our electricity infrastructure during peak energy periods. GreenerHouseholds.com reached out to the EPA to inquire as to available funding for V2G implementation. EPA representative, Serina Morales, confirmed there are no current plans to offer further incentive for V2G technology. However, she did acknowledge applicants are eligible to utilize this technology, and was ware of participants using V2G in previous funding rounds.