Thanks to the collaboration with WeaveGrid, Wallbox charger owners in Colorado can now register to enroll in the Xcel Energy Charging Perks pilot programme, which optimises residential EV charging to align with times of high renewable energy availability – predominantly consisting of wind power in Colorado.
Wallbox charger owners can also take advantage of the programme's other benefits, which include:
A $100 sign up incentive and an annual participation incentive at the end of every year
Ongoing managed charging that allows drivers to save money by charging at low cost times
The ability to support continued EV growth by charging at the best times for the electric grid and while utilising renewable wind power
Through the partnership, WeaveGrid and Wallbox plan to expand these capabilities to Wallbox charger owners around the country. Power consumption is projected to triple by 2050 and the mix of renewables is likely to double in the next 15 years. As electricity demands increase and renewable energy sources, which cannot be simply turned on or off like traditional sources, are integrated, collaborations such as that between Wallbox and WeaveGrid become increasingly crucial.
WeaveGrid’s software optimises EV charging to align with periods of high renewable energy availability or to ensure ongoing electric grid reliability, while keeping preferences and controls at a driver’s fingertips.
“We’re excited to announce our partnership with Wallbox in Xcel Energy's Charging Perks programme” said WeaveGrid Director of Automotive and Charging Partnerships, Yakov Berenshteyn. “Wallbox’s smart home chargers allow load-balancing, making them an ideal partner to expand access to utility managed charging programmes. Our goal is to remove barriers to EV adoption and this partnership helps make EV charging more affordable, reliable and clean for Wallbox owners.”
Wallbox owners can simply register and enroll their Wallbox charger through the Charging Perks website in order to enroll in the Xcel Energy Charging Perks programme.
Once enrolled, Wallbox owners will automatically receive the benefits of the Charging Perks programme, including monetary incentives and ongoing charging at low-cost times. EV drivers simply plug in their vehicle and WeaveGrid’s software will optimise when charging occurs to align with times of low grid stress and high renewable energy availability, helping to reduce the impact on the electric grid and the environment while saving money.
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