Grid operators struggle to tap 10 gigawatts of power parked in US electric vehicles

Vehicle-to-grid technology is technically feasible but regulatory and incentive structures, particularly in Texas, prevent utilities from harnessing the distributed capacity of millions of idle EVs.

First covered Jul 29, 2026 · 3:03 AM PT · 1 article

Grid operators struggle to tap 10 gigawatts of power parked in US electric vehicles — Image via texasenergyandpower.com

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5h Texas Energy & Power Ten gigawatts are parked in American driveways — Joseph Vellone talks about the barrier to using parked EVs as grid capacity as a flaw in incentives, rather than hardware, and why the barrier is tougher in…

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Appeared in: 2026-07-29 (#8)

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