America’s grid is reeling. General Motors offers itself as a distributed utility in disguise

General Motors is positioning itself as a distributed utility by leveraging bidirectional EV charging, grid-scale sodium-ion battery storage, and partnerships with energy companies to address U.S. grid instability caused by extreme weather, aging infrastructure, and AI-driven energy demand. The initiative includes pilot programs with DTE Energy and Pacific Gas & Electric, as well as collaborations with Peak Energy and Redwood Materials for stationary storage solutions.