Managed Charging Program
Managed charging programs enlist electric vehicle owners or fleets to shift charging demand to off-peak periods through automated controls and price incentives. Utilities implement these programs to accommodate rapid EV growth without overloading feeders or substations. Participants enroll chargers that can respond to time-of-use rates, direct control signals, or distribution flexibility markets.
Programs often include baseline load studies, enrollment portals, and incentive structures that pay customers for enabling remote control. Communication standards such as OpenADR or ISO 15118 ensure interoperability between chargers, aggregators, and utility control platforms.
Advanced managed charging programs incorporate feeder telemetry and DERMS platforms so that localized congestion or low-voltage conditions trigger targeted charging adjustments rather than blanket curtailment.
Fleet operators use managed charging revenue streams to improve payback periods for depot electrification, while regulators rely on verified performance data to approve larger electrification budgets.
Technical Details
- •Utilizes smart chargers, telematics, or vehicle APIs for control
- •Compensation can be bill credits, demand charge relief, or flexible tariffs
- •Requires interoperability standards and cybersecurity protocols
- •Integration with DERMS enables locational dispatch
- •Measurement and verification rely on charger telemetry and AMI data
Why It Matters
Managed charging determines whether EV adoption supports or strains the grid. Tera catalogs program structures, enrollment statistics, and participating aggregators so stakeholders can identify markets with proven revenue opportunities.
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