Congratulations to DEC Members Fuse Power Management and Foresight Canada on V2G Pilot
Source: | · BC HYDRO · | September 5, 2025
BC Hydro turns electric school buses into mobile power sources in Canadian first
BC Hydro turns electric school buses into mobile power sources in Canadian first
Hydro has become the first Canadian utility to launch a real-world field test of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology using electric school buses, marking a major milestone in the province’s clean energy innovation journey.
As more British Columbians adopt electric vehicles (EV) across homes and businesses, these vehicles represent a powerful and flexible energy resource. Through smart load management and bidirectional charging, EV batteries not only draw power from the grid, but also send electricity back – helping increase grid flexibility during peak demand and providing backup power during outages.
“This exciting pilot reaffirms British Columbia’s leadership in clean energy innovation,” said Adrian Dix, Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions. “V2G technology has the potential to transform how we manage electricity, making our system more resilient, efficient and sustainable for generations to come.”
This pilot, in partnership with Lynch Bus Lines and Fuse Power Management builds on the successful lab-based V2G demonstration conducted in December 2023 at Powertech Labs, where one bus demonstrated the potential of bidirectional charging. Now, BC Hydro is taking the next step – bringing the technology into real-world conditions to explore how EVs can support the grid, deliver value to customers and reduce reliance on diesel generators.
An electric school bus battery can store up to 200 kilowatt hours of electricity – enough to power 75 single-family homes for nearly two hours.
“This project is a glimpse into the future of energy,” said Charlotte Mitha, President and CEO of BC Hydro. “By exploring how mobile assets like EVs can be strategically deployed, we’re unlocking new ways to strengthen the grid, improve resilience and deliver value to our customers and communities across B.C.”