EnergyHub, a distributed energy resource management services provider, has partnered with GM Energy, a General Motors business unit, to integrate electric vehicles and home energy storage solutions into utility and market programs across the country, the companies announced on April 2.
“Our partnership with GM is a significant step forward in expanding the reach and impact of our utility clients’ EV and stationary storage programs,” Jeff Huron, senior manager of EV strategy and business development at EnergyHub, said in a statement.
EV adoption curves have flattened somewhat but sales are still growing. General Motors announced April 1 that its U.S. sales increased 17% overall in the first quarter of this year, compared with Q1 2024, while EV sales jumped 94%.
EnergyHub said its EV managed charging programs can help utilities maintain grid stability through demand response and dynamic load shaping. “These capabilities enable peak demand management and aid efforts to ensure EVs and other DERs do not overload local distribution infrastructure,” it said.
“Direct integrations with automakers like GM allow us to create the best possible experience for customers while ensuring utilities are prepared for the increasing demand from electric vehicles and distributed energy resources,” Huron said.
Beginning later this year, Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac EV owners will be able to enroll in select EnergyHub programs through their local utility. “This partnership enables smart or managed charging functionality, optimizing charging schedules to support bulk and distribution grid stability while maintaining customer mobility preferences,” EnergyHub said.
GM has been expanding its EV partnerships. In March, GM Energy announced it joined Pacific Gas & Electric Co.’s vehicle-to-everything bidirectional charging pilot program for EVs in Northern and Central California.
