Bidirectional Charging (V2G): Can Your Building Trade Energy?

While Vehicle-to-Building (V2B) uses tenant car batteries for localized emergency backup power, Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) takes the energy transition to the next level: exporting power back across the meter into the utility grid to trade energy and generate cash flow. In 2026, regulatory milestones like FERC Order 2222 implementation are turning commercial parking garages into Virtual Power Plants (VPPs).

This week, we examine the technical, financial, and legal landscape of V2G grid trading. We'll break down how commercial properties can monetize aggregated EV fleets through time-of-use arbitrage and ancillary grid services, calculate the math behind net V2G annual revenue, address tenant battery degradation fears, and outline the tri-party agreements needed between landlords, drivers, and utilities.