EnergyHub 與 GM Energy 合作　推動電動車成為電網資產

分散式能源資源管理（DERMS）服務領導廠商 EnergyHub 宣布與通用汽車（GM）旗下能源部門 GM Energy 建立合作夥伴關係，雙方將聯手推動電動車（EV）與家庭儲能系統的大規模整合，讓這些分散式資源能更有效地參與美國全國各地的公用事業計畫與能源市場。

Distributed energy resource management leader EnergyHub has announced a partnership with GM Energy, the energy division of General Motors, to drive large-scale integration of electric vehicles (EVs) and home energy storage systems. The collaboration aims to make these distributed assets active participants in utility programs and energy markets across the United States.

根據雙方說明，合作將著眼於透過智慧充電與家庭能源管理功能，使電動車與家庭儲能系統成為支撐電網運作的主動參與者，而非單純的用電負載。此舉對於未來電力系統轉型與電網韌性至關重要。

「我們與通用汽車的合作，是擴展我們服務公用事業客戶影響力的重要一步，」EnergyHub 電動車策略與業務發展高級經理 Jeff Huron 表示。「透過這樣的整合，我們不僅能為車主創造更好的使用體驗，也能協助電網營運商因應電動車與分散式能源快速成長所帶來的挑戰。」

According to both companies, the partnership will focus on enabling EVs and residential energy storage systems to support grid operations through smart charging and home energy management capabilities - transforming them from passive loads into proactive energy assets. This is seen as critical to the future transformation and resilience of the power system.

“This partnership with General Motors is an important step in expanding our impact on utility customers,” said Jeff Huron, Senior Manager of EV Strategy and Business Development at EnergyHub. “Through this integration, we can not only enhance the experience for EV drivers but also help grid operators manage the growing challenges posed by the rapid expansion of EVs and distributed energy resources.”

電動車與電網管理的交會點

隨著電動車銷售持續攀升，電網面臨來自新型能源載體的負載壓力。根據通用汽車4月1日公布的數據，該公司2025年第一季美國市場總銷售年增達17%，其中電動車銷售成長更高達94%。儘管電動車採用曲線近年來略有放緩，但整體成長動能依然穩健，尤其在 SUV 與皮卡市場表現亮眼。

這波電動車成長也推動電力公司重新思考用電高峰管理與基礎設施升級的策略。EnergyHub 指出，其電動車智慧充電管理平台能提供動態負載調節與需量反應功能，協助公用事業在高峰時段削減需求、降低壓力，確保配電網路不因大規模 EV 充電而過載。

The Intersection of EV Adoption and Grid Management

With EV sales continuing to rise, the electric grid is facing increased pressure from this emerging load source. According to data released by GM on April 1, the company saw a 17% year-over-year increase in total U.S. vehicle sales in Q1 2025, with EV sales growing by a remarkable 94%. Although the pace of EV adoption has slowed somewhat in recent years, overall growth remains strong, particularly in the SUV and pickup segments.

「我們提供的功能讓電動車成為一種資產，而不是電網的負擔，」Huron 補充說明，「從主電網到社區等級的配電層級，我們都能協助打造具備即時響應能力的用電系統。」

開放 EV 用戶參與智慧充電 由 GM 車主率先啟動

雙方合作項目預計將於2025年下半年率先在部分地區推出。Chevrolet、GMC 與 Cadillac 的電動車車主將可透過所屬電力公司，報名參與 EnergyHub 的智慧充電與分散式能源管理計畫。

根據 EnergyHub 說明，這些計畫將導入「智慧排程充電」（smart or managed charging）功能，能根據電網供需狀況、電價與車主偏好，自動調整 EV 充電時間與速率，不僅避免尖峰負載，同時維持車主的移動自由度與便利性。

This surge in EV usage is prompting utilities to rethink their strategies for peak demand management and infrastructure upgrades. EnergyHub says its EV smart charging platform offers dynamic load control and demand response capabilities, helping utilities reduce demand during peak periods and avoid overloading distribution networks due to mass EV charging.

“Our platform helps turn EVs into grid assets, rather than liabilities,” Huron explained. “From the transmission level down to the neighborhood distribution grid, we enable real-time responsive electricity use.”

Smart Charging Programs to Launch with GM EV Owners

The partnership’s first programs are expected to roll out in select regions in the second half of 2025. Owners of Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac EVs will be able to enroll in EnergyHub’s smart charging and distributed energy management initiatives through participating utility providers.

These programs will feature “smart or managed charging” functionality, which automatically adjusts charging times and speeds based on grid conditions, electricity prices, and driver preferences - avoiding peak loads while maintaining driver convenience and mobility.

「我們的目標是創造三贏：車主獲得更省電與智慧的充電體驗，電力公司獲得可預測的負載管理工具，社會則受益於更穩定與低碳的電網，」Huron 強調。

加州試點計畫開啟「車輛到萬物」未來藍圖

事實上，這並非 GM Energy 首度涉足電網整合應用。今年3月，GM Energy 宣布加入加州太平洋瓦斯與電力公司（PG&E）所推動的「車輛到萬物」（Vehicle-to-Everything, V2X）雙向充電試點計畫，測試電動車作為家庭與社區的備援電力來源，並探索 EV 在極端天氣下的能源韌性角色。

透過雙向充電與家庭能源控制系統，未來電動車可望在停電時供應家庭照明與冷暖氣系統運作，也能在電網需量高峰時反向送電，扮演分散式備援電廠的角色。

“Our goal is to create a win-win-win scenario: EV owners get a smarter, more cost-effective charging experience; utilities gain predictable load management tools; and society benefits from a more stable, low-carbon grid,” Huron emphasized.

California Pilot Explores V2X Future

This is not GM Energy’s first foray into grid-integrated applications. In March, the company announced its participation in Pacific Gas and Electric’s (PG&E) Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) pilot project in California. The initiative is testing the use of EVs as backup power sources for homes and communities, as well as their role in enhancing energy resilience during extreme weather events.

Using bidirectional charging and home energy control systems, future EVs could power household lighting and HVAC systems during outages or send electricity back to the grid during peak demand - essentially serving as decentralized backup power plants.

建構靈活電網的下一步

在全球電力轉型與脫碳壓力加劇之際，美國許多州政府與電力公司積極尋求透過市場機制與科技創新管理分散式資源（如電動車、太陽能與儲能系統）的新模式。EnergyHub 長期與超過70家北美公用事業合作，推動住宅與商業用戶參與需量反應與彈性資源市場。

Next Steps Toward a Flexible Grid

As global energy transition and decarbonization pressures intensify, U.S. states and utilities are actively exploring new models for managing distributed resources - such as EVs, solar panels, and storage - through market mechanisms and technological innovation. EnergyHub currently partners with over 70 utilities across North America, supporting residential and commercial participation in demand response and flexible resource markets.

這次與 GM 的合作代表其邁入新階段，不僅限於家庭智慧能源設備，更直接整合車廠與汽車本身的通訊與控制能力，使能源管理延伸至交通領域。

This collaboration with GM marks a new chapter, extending beyond smart home energy devices to directly integrate vehicle manufacturers and in-vehicle communication and control systems - bringing energy management into the realm of transportation.

「電動車不只是交通工具，它們將成為電網互動的節點、能源資產的延伸，」EnergyHub 表示，「這是邁向低碳電力與靈活電網的重要里程碑。」

“EVs are no longer just vehicles - they are grid-interactive nodes and extensions of energy infrastructure,” EnergyHub stated. “This partnership is a major milestone on the path toward a low-carbon, flexible power grid.”