Ford and Resideo Announce EV Home Power Partnership
Ford and Resideo Technologies, Inc have announced an innovative new joint simulation project called the “EV-Home Power Partnership” to explore vehicle-to-home (V2H) energy management that will help customers to save money on their monthly electric bills as well as reducing strain on the U.S. electric grid while helping ensure homeowner comfort.
Ford is no stranger to creative EV solutions, being the first automaker in the U.S. to introduce a full-size electric truck capable of bi-directional charging for the home. Resideo is a global provider of solutions for home comfort, First Alert security and safety, and a leading provider of residential load management programs for utilities. They’re also currently exploring home energy management value for customers that weren’t possible with internal combustion engine vehicles, making them an ideal partner for Ford in this new project.
The EV Home Power Partnership project will work to simulate the integration of Resideo’s smart thermostats with the energy stored in the battery on the F-150 Lightning, smartly coordinating the energy to help power the home’s heating and cooling systems. With the F-150 Lightning already possessing the ability to act as a generator for the home, making this technology a reality is just a process of coordinating with Resideo’s software to enable cooperation between the truck and the home.
“Driving electric is unlocking an entirely new world of personal energy management that could not only save our customers time and money, but also help support a more sustainable energy grid,” said Bill Crider, head of global charging and energy services, Ford Motor Company. “Successful vehicle-to-home energy management solutions would give Ford EV drivers as well as utilities and power companies the confidence to accelerate future vehicle-to-grid services never-before thought possible with traditional vehicles.”
“The two largest contributors to an individual’s carbon-emission footprint are usually their car and the heating and cooling of their home,” said Dana Huth, EVP and Chief Revenue Officer, Resideo. “With this EV Power Partnership project, we can discover new ways for F-150 Lightning owners to utilize their EV battery to power their home’s heating and cooling and to help build a home energy management strategy that can optimize their home’s comfort and energy use. By creating energy-efficient ecosystems between trusted global brands, our Resideo Grid Services team can help ensure a more resilient electric grid for the community, prepare it for more renewables and deliver energy savings for consumers.”
Work on this project is already underway, and is expected to be completed in the first half of 2024. By the time it’s done, you could very well be using your F-150 Lightning truck to power your home’s heating and cooling system! If you’re interested in learning more about Ford’s news updates, make sure you continue to check out our blog here at Winner Ford.
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