CleanTech Talk — EVs, Solar, Batteries, AI, Tesla V2X in Northern California Looks Like the Future
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Apr 20, 2025 
Aseem Kapur, Chief Revenue Officer at GM Energy, and Lydia Krefta, Director of Clean Energy Transportation at PG&E, discuss an exciting new Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) pilot program in Northern California. They explain how GM EV owners can earn incentives by allowing their vehicles to supply energy back to their homes or the grid. The conversation highlights advancements in bidirectional charging, enhancing grid resilience, and the potential for EVs to serve as reliable energy assets. It's a forward-thinking look at how electric vehicles can empower communities.
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Lydia's EV Interest Origin
- Lydia Krefta's interest in EVs started in high school with a GM hydrogen fuel cell concept car.
- She has since worked 11 years at PG&E in various roles related to clean energy transportation.
PG&E V2X Pilot Details
- PG&E’s V2X pilots allow EVs to provide backup power to homes during outages.
- Up to 1,000 residential and 200 commercial customers can participate in the initial phase.
V2X Incentive Program
- PG&E offers up to $4,500 incentives to GM EV owners for participating in the V2X program.
- Incentives include base payment plus extras for early enrollees and equity communities.