Yes. Traditionally, the U.S. electric system was powered by massive power plants that produced electricity in a centralized location. This electricity was carried by transmission lines for hundreds of miles to local utilities that delivered power to homes and businesses. Today, distributed energy resources (DERs) generate electricity on a smaller, more localized scale. This makes the grid more resilient in two ways. Decentralizing energy generation means that if a natural disaster or attack damages part of the system, other areas will still have access to power. An EV can also store electricity in its battery and, through bidirectional charging, provide power to a home or business in the event of a power outage.
Can EVs make the electric grid more secure and resilient?
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