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How electric school buses power 1,000 homes in California – and make money

Source: ElectrekJameson DowOctober 20, 2026
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The school bus fleet provides vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capability through American-built chargers, demonstrating practical demand response and distributed energy storage. Over two years, the deployment has successfully fed power back to homes and the grid, generating revenue while relieving strain during peak demand periods.

Key points

  • 74 electric school buses power ~1,000 homes using V2G chargers
  • Two-year pilot demonstrates grid support and revenue generation
  • V2G chargers built and deployed in California
  • Reduces grid stress during peak demand periods

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