Fortis Alberta 2023 Electric Vehicle Smart Charging Pilot

Smart

February 9, 2023

Earn $150 to participate in the EV Smart Charging Pilot with FortisAlberta

As more customers choose to drive electric vehicles (EVs), the overall demands on the electric grid will increase. FortisAlberta’s EV Smart Charging Pilot will provide insight into where and when residential EV charging is drawing large amounts of power from the grid, as well as how to best respond to increased demand on the distribution system as we look to optimize the grid and minimize distribution costs for all customers.

FortisAlberta, in collaboration with Optiwatt, is inviting EV owners across the FortisAlberta service area to participate in the smart charging pilot to help us establish a clear path forward. As EV adoption continues to climb throughout the province, and more and more EVs hit Alberta roads, the data collected will support FortisAlberta in maintaining a reliant, resilient distribution system long into the future. 

FortisAlberta is looking for up to 600 residential EV owners throughout our service territory to participate.

To enrol, participants must own an EV, live in FortisAlberta’s service territory and be a FortisAlberta customer. If you are unsure if you are a FortisAlberta customer, please reach out to your electricity retailer (the company that provides you your bill) to confirm your electricity distributor.

The Optiwatt app is free and available at both the Apple App and Google Play stores.

Source


Daily News

  • 7 Winter EV Travel Tips for a Smooth and Stress-Free Journey

    7 Winter EV Travel Tips for a Smooth and Stress-Free Journey

    As temperatures drop and winter weather returns, electric vehicle (EV) drivers face a unique set of seasonal challenges. Reduced range, slower charging, and unpredictable road conditions can impact your plans — but with the right preparation, winter EV travel can be just as enjoyable as any summer road trip. Here are seven updated tips for 2025–2026 to… Read More…

  • Discussing the EV Landscape with LEDVANCE’s EVSE Product Manager, Erich Bockley

    Discussing the EV Landscape with LEDVANCE’s EVSE Product Manager, Erich Bockley

    By Blake Marchand – In discussion with Erich Bockley, the LEDVANCE EVSE Product Manager, the conversation emphasized the importance of flexibility in their approach to the current EV industry landscape. Earlier this year, LEDVANCE introduced its PHASE EV Gen 2 Level 2 Commercial Charger. Bockley explained that flexibility was a key priority in the development, due to the… Read More…


Product News