Tesla Joins PG&E Trial to Turn Home Devices into Grid Resource
PG&E is running an experiment to link more than 20,000 smart home gadgets, with cooperation from Alphabet’s Google, Tesla, Sunrun, and Carrier. The program coordinates batteries, heat pumps, and other connected devices to shift energy use away from peak times. PG&E will plan, analyze, and validate results for a Bay Area rollout, aiming to improve grid affordability and dependability.