Utilities and V2G Pilots with Zach Woogen

In this episode of the V2X Podcast, Rob Safrata sits down with Zach Woogen, Executive Director of the VGI Council, to explore the current state of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology in North America. Zach shares insights from his recent Vancouver visit with BC Hydro and fleet operators, discusses global V2G momentum in the Netherlands and Australia, and breaks down why utilities struggle to adopt bidirectional charging despite its compelling economics. With California's EV fleet holding 18.5 GW of battery capacity and studies projecting billions in grid savings, the conversation highlights both the immense potential and the regulatory hurdles still to overcome.