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Hydro One and Peak Power launch innovative new pilot program to enhance power resiliency using electric vehicle chargers
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n \n \n \n Hydro One and Peak Power launch innovative new pilot program to enhance power resiliency using electric vehicle chargers\n \n \n /* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Canada NewsWire\n \n \n \n \n \n The program leverages two-way Vehicle-to-Home charging technology to provide back-up power during outages\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TORONTO\n \n ,\n \n Nov. 10, 2021\n \n /CNW/ - Today, Hydro One and Peak Power launched a new pilot program to study the benefits of using electric vehicle (EV) charging technology to improve power resiliency and reliability for customers. Two-way Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) charging technology will be installed at the homes of program participants to test the ability of EVs to act as batteries and provide back-up electricity through simulated power outages. This technology has the potential to support the shift to electrification and a low-carbon economy for customers in\n \n Ontario\n \n . As part of building a grid for the future, the innovative pilot program will study how this technology can improve the reliability of Hydro One's distribution system.\n \n \n \"At Hydro One, we are committed to meeting the needs of our customers and providing exceptional service. As a leader in the integration of clean energy resources, we are making smart investments in our electricity system to enhance power resiliency,\" said\n \n Jason Fitzsimmons\n \n , Chief Corporate Affairs and Customer Care Officer, Hydro One. \"Our partnership with Peak Power and the IESO will help us explore how this technology can lower costs and improve service for our customers.\"\n \n \n \"We're thrilled to be working with Hydro One as a utility partner who shares our passion for pioneering clean energy innovation to benefit their customers and help support the reliability, affordability and sustainability of\n \n Ontario's\n \n grid alongside growing EV adoption,\" said\n \n Matthew Sachs\n \n , Chief Operating Officer, Peak Power. \"This V2H project will demonstrate how utilities and system operators can integrate...