Commercial, Distributed Energy Resources, GHG Emissions - June 26, 2024
Massachusetts DOE Adds EV Charging Systems
The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources is adding electric vehicle charging systems via its Clean Peak Energy Standard (CPS), a first-in-the-nation program established in 2020.
The DOE is partnering with Ford Pro™, Ford’s commercial division, to use the Ford Pro™ Smart Charging Bundle to assist Massachusetts businesses with adding EVs to their fleet operations. The program seeks to lower upfront and ongoing charging costs.
The Ford Pro™ Smart Charging Bundle offers a free Ford Pro™ 48-amp charger for home or worksite charging or an 80-amp charger for worksite charging to Ford Pro™ Charging software subscribers enrolled in the CPS program.
The CPS is designed to lower emissions and costs associated with seasonal periods of peak electricity demand by encouraging the use of clean energy technologies that can supply or reduce demand during peak periods.
“Clean energy technologies like energy storage and demand response resources, when used during peak electricity demand, lower the likelihood that we need to call on expensive fossil fuels,” said Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources Commissioner Elizabeth Mahony in a statement. “Through its Clean Peak Energy Standard, DOER believes these technologies can reduce costs for ratepayers, lower Massachusetts’ emissions, and create a more resilient electric grid. Ford Pro’s Smart Charging Bundle is now among the tools to help Massachusetts shift to a clean energy portfolio and achieve net zero emissions in 2050.”
Ford Pro™ Charging software monitors millions of data points per day to continually improve the EV charging experience for commercial customers.
Operating costs are estimated to be 48% lower or more in terms of fuel and maintenance costs for fleets with electric vehicles. Businesses could potentially save hundreds of dollars per vehicle annually by leveraging smart charging software to schedule charging during off-peak hours, helping manage energy loads.
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