Fermata Energy is proud to announce that it has been shortlisted as a finalist for the prestigious Reuters Events 2024 D.R.I.V.E Honours which celebrate innovation, commitment, impact and leadership within the automotive industry. The company's V2X technology that transforms electric vehicles into mobile power hubs has earned recognition in the Reducing Emissions category as an industry leader for driving sustainability, zero emission or net-zero goals within the automotive industry.

Fermata Energy Named a Finalist for Reuters Events 2024 D.R.I.V.E Honours in Reducing Emissions Category

Nissan has approved an enhanced bidirectional charger for use with Nissan LEAF, in collaboration with Fermata Energy. As the first mass-produced bidirectional-enabled electric vehicle, the Nissan LEAF is the only fully electric passenger vehicle in the U.S. able to supply energy to the grid

Nissan approves enhanced Fermata Energy FE-20 bidirectional charger and V2X Platform for use with Nissan LEAF

Fermata Energy is proud to announce its advisory role in a prestigious three-year research initiative funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The project, Electric Vehicle Integration to power infrastructure by Behavioral, Economics, and Sociotechnical modeling (E-VIBES), is led by an interdisciplinary team at the University of Colorado-Denver, North Carolina State University, Gettysburg College, and Colorado Smart Cities Alliance. It aims to enhance the resilience and efficiency of America's infrastructure through Vehicle-Grid Integration (VGI) system development.

Fermata Energy Collaborates with NSF-Funded Research Team to Strengthen American Infrastructure through Vehicle-Grid Integration (VGI)

Fermata Energy, a leader in Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) bidirectional charging technology solutions, is honored to announce that it has been named an honoree in Fast Company's World Changing Ideas Awards’ Sustainability Category for 2024. The awards recognize innovation in products, concepts, companies and policies to make our world safer, cleaner, more sustainable and more equitable.

Fermata Energy Named Honoree in Fast Company's World Changing Ideas Awards 2024: Affordable Housing Vehicle-to-Grid Pilot Receives Honorable Mention in Sustainability Category

Fermata Energy, Xcel Energy, City of Boulder, Colorado CarShare and Boulder Housing Partners announced a collaborative Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) bidirectional charging pilot project at Boulder Housing Partners’ 30 Pearl development and the Molly's Spirits Lakeside facility. This innovative V2X pilot program transforms parked EVs into mobile power units, advancing grid resilience and reducing electric bill costs while supporting underserved communities and local businesses.

Fermata Energy and Xcel Energy Announce Transformative Vehicle-to-Everything Bidirectional Charging Pilot

John Deere Announces Its 2024 Startup Collaborators

Fermata Energy Appoints Alexandra (Alex) Cattelan as Chief Operating Officer to Spearhead Growth and Innovation

Inc. Magazine Honors Fermata Energy with 2023 Best in Business Award

Fermata Energy Announces  Integration with BorgWarner Bidirectional Chargers

Canada’s First Bidirectional EV Charging Hub Launches in British Columbia

The California Energy Commission (CEC) has awarded BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) and project partners Fermata Energy and The Lion Electric Company (NYSE: LEV) (TSX: LEV) (“Lion Electric”) a $3 million grant for an innovative Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) project. This initiative is set to bring grid-supporting and cost-saving V2G solutions for services provided by American Transportation to California school districts, marking a significant step forward in energy management and the transition to electric school buses.

California Energy Commission Awards a $3 Million Grant to BorgWarner, Fermata Energy and Lion Electric for Innovative Vehicle-to-Grid Project with Bus Operator American Transportation to Service Student Transportation for California School Districts

Chevy Volt Innovator Tony Posawatz Named as CEO of Fermata Energy

Claire Weiller joins Innovate UK at EVS36 to advance global V2X

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Scott Brierley will speak at the ACT to discuss how our V2G installations are saving municipalities money today

Newlab at Michigan Central is for startups working toward a future of mobility

Two EVs at Plymouth State University delivered 1 MWh of energy with Fermata Energy bidirectional EV charging platform

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EnergyHub and Fermata Energy partner to enable utilities to accelerate EVs as grid-edge resources

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Melissa Chan will be speaking at the 2023 NH Energy Week to discuss how New Hampshire can encourage V2G deployment through rate design and utility incentives

Solar installers: Add EV charger installation to your services now

Department of Energy announces first of its kind collaboration to accelerate "Vehicle-to-Everything" technologies

Earn revenue with bidirectional charging from Fermata Energy

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Wells Fargo innovation incubator announces its first demonstration cohort

Toyota Motor North America (Toyota) and San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E), a Southern California-based public utility that serves 3.7 million people, announced today that they have agreed to collaborate on vehicle-to-grid (V2G) research for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) using a Toyota bZ4X and Fermata Energy’s bidirectional charger and V2G platform. 

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Qmerit partners with Fermata Energy to accelerate Vehicle-to-everything (V2X) solutions for commercial, multi-family and utility customers

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See the cutting-edge tech turning government buildings into lean, green machines

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George Miller joins BorgWarner booth at the Green Bus Summit

Fermata Energy, a leading pioneer in vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology, reveals that its FE-20 bidirectional charging system is fully certified to UL 9741, the Standard for Bidirectional EV Charging System Equipment and UL 1741-SA, the Standard for Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use With Distributed Energy Resources, Supplement SA.

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Fermata Energy’s bidirectional electric vehicle (EV) charging system can save thousands off annual utility bills, while helping to stabilize the power grid

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., October 14, 2020 — Fermata Energy’s proprietary vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technologies can be used to power homes, buildings, or the electric grid. A new case study by E Source — a leading research and advisory firm for the energy industry — found that Fermata Energy, a V2G solution provider, discharged less than half of the battery capacity of a Nissan LEAF for a peak 15-minute period and saved $191.79 in utility bill demand charges during its first month of a demonstration project in Danville, Virginia.

In June 2019, Fermata Energy deployed its proprietary software, a prototype FE-15 bidirectional charger, and a 2018 Nissan LEAF to the Electronic Instrumentation and Technology (EIT) facility where their bidirectional electric vehicle (EV) charging system is manufactured. The demonstration project was conducted in partnership with Danville Utilities, to allow Fermata Energy to test its system in preparation for securing UL Certification. Fermata Energy’s bidirectional EV charging system is the first in the world to be certified to a new North American Safety Standard, UL 9741, the Standard for Bidirectional Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging System Equipment. 

In the demonstration, Fermata Energy’s bidirectional charging system discharged the batteries at the maximum possible power for approximately 15 minutes during the building’s peak electric load for the month.  

Fermata Energy FE 15 charger discharged the LEAF at maximum power during the building load peaking event, and thus reduced the peak event by 12.5 kW, at a demand charge of $15.36 per kW. 

E Source reviewed a year of utility bills from Danville Utilities prior to the demonstration and afterwards to verify Fermata Energy’s cost-savings estimates. E Source found that: 

Over the 5-month project, the Fermata Energy V2G system saved EIT $793.28 in utility bills. 

According to the E Source case study, Fermata Energy’s 15 kW bidirectional EV charging system and software could save EIT around $1,900 annually. They also mentioned in their study, that the savings could be higher with a 25-kW charger like the one Fermata Energy will be bringing to market in 2021.

“V2G technology offers a cost-effective option for utilities, governments, building owners, and others to generate revenue, reduce their impact on the climate, and build a more resilient system,” said David Slutzky, founder and CEO of Fermata Energy. “To support utility companies in the transition to a clean energy economy, abundant energy storage must be deployed quickly and at scale,” Slutzky continued. “The results found in E Source’s case study validate that Fermata Energy’s technology works. More importantly, it highlights that V2G technology is now a realistic and important solution that will provide significant opportunities to fleet customers, utilities, and the electric power industry overall.”

E Source estimates that the U.S. already has 23 gigawatts of EV battery capacity, yet most people are only using a fraction of their battery capacity, and that means there is a huge amount of spare, stored energy that could be providing services elsewhere. E Source found that Fermata Energy’s software consistently predicted peak demand periods and supplied power from the bidirectional charger for between 75-100% of the 15-minute peak period. This exceeded its goal to discharge the full capacity of the vehicle’s battery for 75% of the 15-minute peak demand interval.

With Fermata Energy’s hardware and software now on the market, utility companies can quickly and easily design programs that incorporate it to maximize grid benefits. For more information on the Danville project or Fermata Energy’s Utility Program please visit https://www.fermataenergy.com/. 

Fermata Energy’s turnkey V2X system enables electric vehicle (EV) owners to make money while their cars are parked. Fermata Energy makes it possible for EVs to combat climate change, increase energy resilience, and reduce energy costs. For more information, visit www.fermataenergy.com, and follow us on Twitter (@FermataEnergy), LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram (@fermata__energy).