Research and development into integrating electric vehicles onto the electric grid
In general
Vehicles-to-grid integration assessment report
Not later than 1 year after
Report requirements
The report shall include—
an evaluation of the use of electric vehicles to maintain the reliability of the electric grid, including—
the use of electric vehicles for demand response, load shaping, emergency power, and frequency regulation; and
the potential for the reuse of spent electric vehicle batteries for stationary grid storage;
the impact of grid integration on electric vehicles, including—
the impact of bi-directional electricity flow on battery degradation; and
the implications of the use of electric vehicles for grid services on original equipment manufacturer warranties;
the impacts to the electric grid of increased penetration of electric vehicles, including—
the distribution grid infrastructure needed to support an increase in charging capacity;
strategies for integrating electric vehicles onto the distribution grid while limiting infrastructure upgrades;
the changes in electricity demand over a 24-hour cycle due to electric vehicle charging behavior;
the load increases expected from electrifying the transportation sector;
the potential for customer incentives and other managed charging stations strategies to shift charging off-peak;
the technology needed to achieve bi-directional power flow on the distribution grid; and
the implementation of smart charging techniques;
research on the standards needed to integrate electric vehicles with the grid, including communications systems, protocols, and charging stations, in collaboration with the National Institute for Standards and Technology;
the cybersecurity challenges and needs associated with electrifying the transportation sector; and
an assessment of the feasibility of adopting technologies developed under the program established under subsection (a) at Department facilities.
Recommendations
Consultation
In developing this report, the Secretary shall consult with relevant stakeholders, including—
electric vehicle manufacturers;
electric utilities;
public utility commissions;
vehicle battery manufacturers;
electric vehicle supply equipment manufacturers;
charging infrastructure manufacturers;
the National Laboratories; and
other Federal agencies, as the Secretary determines appropriate.
Updates
Program implementation
In carrying out the research, development, demonstration, and commercial application aims of section,2
implement the recommendations set forth in the report in subsection (b); and
coordinate across all relevant program offices at the Department to achieve the goals established in this section, including the Office of Electricity.