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TCAAP Energy Integration Resiliency Framework Energy Efficiency Strategies 76 Examples of Potential Demonstration Technologies:  Building integrated photovoltaic panel systems (e.g. BISEM)  Photovoltaic or electrochromatic glass (e.g. Guardian Ecoguard glass) Vehicle & Storage Integration Demonstration | SMUD Sacramento, CA Many major automakers have been working with Sumitomo Electric to demonstrate the value of a cloud-based communication system between electric vehicles and utilities.22 The communication software allows the utility to ask charging cars if they want to temporarily stop charging, based on how much charge a user has programmed in to the charger. Users can opt into this program to receive discounted electricity rates or other incentives while the utility would see less stress on the grid and achieve greater service reliability.23 Most recently this two-way communication system was demonstrated at the Sacramento Municipal Utility District’s (SMUD) Service Center. There are opportunities to demonstrate these grid benefits and customer incentives in Minnesota at TCAAP. The integration of these communication capabilities into the grid could be demonstrated across multiple individual EV users or a fleet (from a future TCAAP business or other TCAAP neighbors such as Ramsey County or AHATS). The synergy of additional technologies, such as on-site electric storage and renewables and in-home DC power access could be incorporated as part of such a grid integration project. Such an effort could be achieved in partnership with Xcel Energy with the opportunity for the University of Minnesota or other third-parties to play a role in research and community learning. 22 http://www.epri.com/Press-Releases/Pages/EPRI,-Utilities,-Automakers-to-Demonstrate-Technology-Enabling.aspx 23 http://www.af.mil/News/ArticleDisplay/tabid/223/Article/554343/af-tests-first-all-electric-vehicle-fleet-in-california.aspx