PALO
ALTO, Calif. and WALTHAM,
Mass., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- National Grid
is expanding its Off-Peak Charging Rebate Program in Massachusetts with ev.energy, a global
provider of managed electric vehicle (EV) charging software. The
program allows customers to receive a discount on their charging by
connecting their vehicle or home charger to National Grid's new
mobile app called Charge Smart MA. National Grid electric customers
in Massachusetts will have the
ability to earn money back on their monthly bill by plugging in
their vehicles during off-peak hours and tracking their
charging.
The program utilizes the Charge Smart MA app, built by
ev.energy for National Grid customers and available on Google
Play and Apple's App Store, EV drivers can enroll their
vehicle or home charger to earn 3¢ - 5¢ off every kWh of charging
they do during off-peak hours. The Charge Smart MA app allows
National Grid customers to log in using their National Grid billing
account so that any rebates earned are credited straight back
onto their electric bill. The app also enables EV drivers to track
their EV charging costs.
"With energy prices remaining volatile, we've partnered with
National Grid to make it easy for Massachusetts EV drivers to
manage their charging costs and save money at the same time," said
Joseph Vellone, Head of North America for ev.energy. "Even better,
charging off-peak with National Grid means that EV drivers are
supporting grid stability and using lower-carbon energy."
The number of EV drivers continues to grow in the Bay State with more than 51,000 registered EVs
across the state and a goal of more than 300,000 EVs on the road by
2025. As energy demands grow, flexibility will become a critical
asset. "The MA EV Off-Peak Charging Program helps EV drivers reduce
the cost of charging their EVs and improving the resiliency of the
electric grid," said Helen Burt,
Chief Customer Officer for National Grid. "National Grid believes
EVs are an integral part to achieving a clean and fossil-free
future for Massachusetts."
Three EV drivers already participating in the program;
Orlando Pacheco from Rockport, Bradley
Bissell from Topsfield and
Arsenio Martins from Dighton have enjoyed using the Charge Smart MA
app.
National Grid customer, Arsenio
Martins states "The app has become part of my regular
charging routine and it really helps me understand my energy costs
and what can expect my monthly energy bills to be."
"The program has made me way more aware of what I'm spending,
how I'm driving, how much charging I actually need to do and that
allows me to manage my battery better" says another customer,
Orlando Pacheco.
"I bought an EV nine years ago to save on fuel costs and in
2022, it's a huge saving," said Bradley
Bissel. "I ended up changing my charging habits once I
was able to see how smart charging off-peak saved me money,
supported the integrity of our energy grid, and will support the
environment for years to come. Saving money and earning rebates is
just a bonus."
About ev.energy
ev.energy is a Certified
B Corporation® with a mission to make EV charging greener, cheaper,
and smarter for utilities and their customers. Its end-to-end
software platform wirelessly connects to a range of electric
vehicles and L2 chargers and intelligently manages EV charging
while keeping customers engaged and rewarded through a mobile app
interface. With a growing base of utility customers including
National Grid, the United Illuminating Company, Southern Company,
Madison Gas and Electric, and American Electric Power, ev.energy
manages tens of thousands of EVs on its platform each day. Learn
more at https://ev.energy.
About National Grid
National Grid (NYSE: NGG) is an
electricity, natural gas, and clean energy delivery company serving
more than 20 million people through our networks in New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. National Grid is transforming
our electricity and natural gas networks with smarter, cleaner, and
more resilient energy solutions to meet the goal of reducing
greenhouse gas emissions.
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ev.energy@missionC2.com
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