BMW joins Ford, GM in DTE Energy’s Smart Charge Program, integrating electric vehicle charging with their net zero carbon emissions goals - Seite 2

“Our commitment to sustainability is the foundation to all aspects of our business,” said Christian Voigt, e-Mobility Strategy Manager, BMW of North America. “The collaboration with DTE allows us to bring ChargeForward to our customers in the Midwest and to further incentivize the use of clean energy across the country. By participating in the smart charging program with DTE, our customers play an active role in making the grid more reliable and more sustainable.”

DTE is looking to expand the program from its 2021 participants of 370 EV owners up to 1,000 who have the potential to earn $100 in gift cards depending on their enrollment throughout the program. This initiative is open to all Michigan residents who have a qualifying EV and receive residential electric service from DTE. The initial phase of Smart Charge runs from May 2022 through May 2023.

EV owners can sign up to participate in and take advantage of program benefits through their respective vehicle manufacturer:

• General Motors - https://smartcharging.chevrolet.com
• Ford Motor Company - https://www.ford.com/grid/dte
• BMW – www.bmwchargeforward.com

In the 2021 program, DTE was able to dispatch 31 demand response events from May through December to test the effectiveness of pausing EV charging for future grid events. Over the course of these events, DTE saw a reduction of 1.7 MWh in avoided energy consumption from the enrolled EVs. That’s enough energy to power an average Michigan home for nearly 60 days.

"As the mass adoption of electric vehicles accelerates, ensuring that our electric grid is prepared to handle their charging needs is critical,” said Matt Stover, Ford global director of charging and energy services. “Our work with DTE is focused on smartly managing EV charging without inconveniencing customers, easing the burden on the grid while enabling people to earn money from their enrollment and participation, so we’re excited to continue collaborating with them on the next stage of this pilot.”

General Motors also shares in a zero-carbon emissions vision.

“We are committed to an all-electric, zero-emissions future and believe the best way to achieve that is by putting everyone in an EV,” said Ty Jagerson, Lead of V2X at General Motors. “We’re excited to offer GM’s EV owners access to the DTE Smart Charge program, which further expands our electrification strategy, and demonstrates how our EVs can help improve the reliability of the power grid.”