About the Utility Collaboration Forum
Utility Collaboration Forum (UCF) offers utilities a unique opportunity to collaborate with VGIC’s diverse network to address the challenges and opportunities of managed charging, bidirectional charging, and distributed energy resource-paired charging.
UCF offers utilities a collaborative environment to engage with leaders implementing real-world VGI efforts and co-develop the emergent best practices for program and rate design, utility operational enhancements, and planning practices.
By joining UCF, utilities can streamline the integration of EVs onto their grids, reduce operational costs, shape the future of VGI investments, increase grid reliability and community resiliency, and enhance customer satisfaction.
For 2026, VGIC and Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) will continue to co-host UCF.
PARTICIPATING UTILITIES INCLUDE
BC Hydro, Consolidated Edison (Con Edison), Hawaiian Electric, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), Portland General Electric (PGE), Puget Sound Energy (PSE), Southern California Edison (SCE), and Southern Company, as well as VGIC Associate Members Clean Power Alliance (CPA), Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), Marin Clean Energy (MCE), San Diego Community Power (SDCP), and Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)
“Con Edison is thinking more boldly about ways to serve increased demand and strengthen the sustainability of our energy grid as more of our customers transition to electric vehicles. We are proud to participate in VGIC’s Utility Collaboration Forum, which will allow us to collaborate with industry stakeholders around the nation on vehicle-grid integration best practices as we work to get more EVs connected to our grid.””
UCF IS FOR UTILITIES
Planning or implementing smart charging or V2X pilots
Investigating proactive planning and “bridge to wires” interim solutions to energize fleet depots
Interested in modeling EV load and managed charging capability
Considering interconnection process updates for EVs
Demonstrating charger- or vehicle-based load control
Experimenting with distributed energy resource management system implementation for EVs
JOIN UCF TO
Meet VGI
Leaders
Access a collaborative network of industry leaders to stay at the forefront of VGI innovation and drive the future of grid integration.
Break Down Barriers
Share insights, learn best practices, and collectively navigate the complexities of VGI implementation together.
Shape the Conversation
Develop shared definitions, goals, and frameworks to support emergent regulation for VGI.