Bidirectional EV charging, VPP bill passes Maryland Assembly, heads to governor’s desk
This article was originally published by Utility Drive on 8th April 2024.The DRIVE Act would require utilities to support vehicle-to-grid technology in a distributed energy resource portfolio amid efforts to shore up the congested PJM Interconnection.
Dive Brief:
The Maryland House of Delegates passed a landmark bill April 4 requiring electric utilities to expedite bidirectional EV charging system interconnections and pay customers for providing grid services through virtual power plant networks.
The Distributed Renewable Integration and Vehicle Electrification Act asks utilities to submit vehicle-to-grid charging plans to the Maryland Public Service Commission by April 2025 and VPP plans by July 2025 while setting a September 2028 deadline for Maryland utilities to implement time-of-use rates. The bill, which previously cleared the Senate, was sent to Maryland governor Wes Moore, D, for his signature.
