Ford is the first automaker to join a new program in Southern California that compensates electric vehicle owners for reducing home energy use during peak grid demand.
In partnership with Olivine ClimateResponse® VPP, Ford’s California Power Response program offers customers financial incentives by automatically pausing EV charging during high-demand periods.
READ MORE: Lancia Opens First Showrooms in Paris and Barcelona, Expanding European Presence
Customers earn $1 for every kilowatt-hour of energy saved, with the option to resume charging if needed.
For more details, Southern California Edison has released a press statement.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford, based in Dearborn, Michigan, aims to create a better, more mobile world. Its Ford+ strategy combines its strengths in iconic vehicles like trucks, SUVs, and luxury Lincolns with new innovations in electric vehicles and connected services.
The company operates across three main divisions—Ford Blue (gas and hybrid vehicles), Ford Model e (electric vehicles), and Ford Pro (commercial solutions)—and employs 175,000 people worldwide. More info is available at corporate.ford.com.
READ MORE: Citroën CX Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation
Subscribe today for the freshest car news delivered to your inbox
