Distributed Resources for Innovative Vehicle Energization Strategies (DRIVES)
California Energy Commission is funding technology demonstration projects that pair commercial EV charging infrastructure with behind-the-meter microgrids using advanced power control and energy management systems to reduce grid interconnection timelines and ratepayer costs. Projects must integrate with investor-owned utility flexible service agreements and address technical, regulatory, or operational barriers blocking EV charging deployment at scale.
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This solicitation funds technology demonstration and deployment projects that increase the value proposition of distributed energy resources to customers and the grid. Specifically, this solicitation aims to expedite energization timelines, reduce ratepayer costs, and target other technical, regulatory, and operational barriers associated with commercial electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure paired with behind-the-meter (BTM) microgrids by incorporating advanced power control and energy management systems and energizing through investor-owned utility (IOU) flexible service agreements.
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Proposal Document
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GFO-25-301
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