The wheels on the bus make the grid go-round

Energy Central

Can electric school buses change the paradigm of power, permanently? Today on Power Perspectives, we’re finding out—with Kevin Matthews, Head of Electrification at First Student. With the launch of the V2X Smart Energy Hub project in Brooklyn, First Student and Con Edison are pioneering a new way to use electric school buses as mobile energy assets, helping the grid balance demand while reducing emissions. Kevin shares the vision behind First Student’s electrification efforts, the unique challenges and opportunities of transitioning large fleets to electric, and how the V2X Hub provides cleaner air and a more resilient grid for the community. Tune in to learn about: - The motivation behind electrifying the city's school buses - How the V2X Smart Energy Hub works and why it’s a game-changer - The benefits of leveraging school buses as mobile energy storage - Overcoming skepticism & other lessons learned from collaborating with a utility as massive as Con Edison Join host Jason Price and producer Matt Chester as they dive into the cutting edge of fleet electrification and grid innovation with Kevin Matthews. Key Links: Energy Central Post with Full Episode Transcript: https://energycentral.com/o/energy-central/wheels-bus-make-grid-go-round Kevin Matthews Energy Central Profile: https://energycentral.com/member/profile/kevin-matthews Ask a Question to Our Future Guests: Do you have a burning question for the utility executives and energy industry thought leaders that we feature each week on Power Perspectives? Leave us a message here for your chance to be featured in an upcoming episode: www.speakpipe.com/EnergyCentralPodcast