Electric buses will provide emergency backup power to municipal buildings in Oakland, California that to funding by the CEC.
The California Energy Commission has funded a first of its kind vehicle to building project that will allow the batteries of electric buses to provide backup power to community buildings so they can provide a safe place for residents during emergencies. The electric buses used in Oakland were purchased from New Flyer and are operated by AC Transit., the CEC’s Electric Investment Charge program awarded the project $3.
The resilient backup power system, which combines Bus Exportable Power Supply capability with bidirectional chargers and smart software, will be integrated and tested at New Flyer’s Hayward facility, then deployed at an AC Transit bus division and the Oakland Library. The system is designed to power the library’s upgraded HVAC and air filtration system, providing clean air and electricity inside the building to create a public shelter during emergencies and outages.
Electric bus fleets are uniquely suited for backup power and emergency relief because of their energy storage capacity, electrical architecture, independent mobility, and ability to be quickly dispatched. When compared to diesel generators — the current default technology for emergency backup power — the electric bus system provides quicker response times and lower emissions.
“Unquestionably, delivering reliable public transit service to nearly 22 million annual riders is our highest priority but we also pursue partnerships and initiatives that advance zero emission technology,” said AC Transit general manager Michael Hursh. “V2B is one example of a zero emission program that permits us to leverage our resources to enhance the resiliency and emergency preparedness of the diverse communities we’ve served for the past 60 years.
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