In 2026, virtual power plants must scale or risk being left behind The AI data center frenzy is shifting utilities’ focus to large-scale generation. But advocates say flexible, distributed energy resources still provide the biggest bang for the buck, according to our...

As Utility Dive reports, rising electricity demand is refocusing utilities on large-scale generation, but flexible, aggregated #DERs offer major near-term grid value. In 2026, whether #VPPs scale will depend on market rules and compensation.
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Can #VPPs perform like traditional generation?

Join @latitudemedia.bsky.social's Frontier Forum as Seth Frader-Thompson and Duke Energy unpack the Huels Test and VPP Maturity Model — and what it takes to earn operator trust.

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How can grid operators trust that a VPP is ready to replace traditional infrastructure?

EnergyHub's Huels Test offers an answer — helping utilities confirm #VPPs can perform like conventional generation.
IEEE Spectrum explores the capabilities: spectrum.ieee.org/virtual-powe...

As load grows, utilities need solutions that scale quickly and keep rates affordable. #VPPs do both: fast deployment, lower costs, and real capacity from devices customers own.

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Congrats to Luma Energy, @nationalgrid.bsky.social, & IESO: named 2025 Fortnightly Top Innovators! From batteries in Puerto Rico to AI-powered #VPPs to Canada’s largest thermostat program, they’re proving flexibility delivers real grid value.

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How Virtual Power Plants Can Help the United States Win the AI Race - RMI This moment offers a generational opportunity to invest in America’s electricity future.

.@rockymtninst.bsky.social nst.bsky.social developed a brief in collaboration with CPower on how #VPPs can quickly and cost-effectively connect data centers and large loads to the grid —accelerating AI growth and boosting reliability without waiting years for upgrades. rmi.org/how-virtual-...

Can VPPs unlock grid capacity for data centers?  Under a new WattCarbon program, large energy users would support local energy efficiency upgrades.

⚡ Much debate is happening these days around data centers and grid capacity. Latitude Media reports on an interesting new WattCarbon program in California.

➡️ Dive in here: https://ow.ly/99N550Xn86K

#energyefficiency #VPPs #heatpumps #energysky

The case for optimism in America’s energy transition New insights from DNV show U.S. and Canadian energy leaders remain optimistic about the clean energy transition — with growing investment in renewables,…

This means an interconnected energy system that puts everything on the table — #solar, #wind, #oil and #naturalgas, low-carbon and #renewable products, #battery storage, energy efficiency, virtual power plants #VPPs, and carbon capture, utilization, and storage #CCUS can all contribute to a ...

What role are #VPPs playing in building a reliable, affordable, decarbonized grid?

Not just once. Not just twice. CPower has been named a leader in @woodmac.com’s Virtual Power Plant Market Report for the third year in a row! #vpps #demandresponse
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DER Startup School with Seth Frader-Thompson, CEO and Co-Founder of EnergyHub The story behind building a huge VPP with zero hype.

EnergyHub CEO Seth Frader-Thompson joined DER Task Force's pod to talk VPPs, utilities, & startup lessons:

- The Huels Test
- Why #VPPs can outclass traditional plants
- Scaling in vertically integrated markets

Listen here: www.dertaskforce.com/p/der-startu...

Not only should this be mandatory for all new construction, we should be retrofitting existing homes with this technology. Similarly to how water meters have been installed in existing homes in many communities.

#cdnpoli #bcpoli #yeg #ClimateCrisis #solar #VPPs

Want to dive even deeper into VPPs and their impact? ⚡️Check out this awesome article from Canary Media to see how this overlooked strategy can be leveraged to power our electric grid. Check out the link in our bio to dive in! 🌍💡 #VPPs #GreaterGrid #SmartEnergy #CleanPower

We must become the forest Turning our top-down energy system bottom-up requires three things, metaphorically speaking: trees, a fungal network, and wood elves

Virtual Power Plants aren’t gonna solve our impending energy crisis. Debate me!

#VPPs #cleanenergy #energysky

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What do overbooked summer flights & energy peaks have in common? It’s smarter to pay a few to opt out than fire up costly backups. That’s how #VPPs work — balancing the grid with flexible energy use. Clean, cost-effective and rewarding. #VirtualPowerPlant #DERs

Finally, clean energy for renters If we can't depend on our centralized energy system, then we must decentralize it. Enter DERs: Distributed Energy Resources. Small power producers and energy storers, dispersed like dandelion fluff ac...

If we can't depend on our centralized energy system, then we must decentralize it.

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#energy #energysky #DERs #VPPs @pilaenergy.bsky.social

Less than three weeks now until GridFuture. Looking forward to CPower’s annual thought leadership event, bringing together key stakeholders from across the energy industry to explore the future of virtual power plants and distributed energy.

#GridFuture2025 #VPPs #DemandResponse

Strong #VPPs begin with optimized enrollment. Discover how utilities can continue to enhance customer #DER participation and grid-edge value through strategic program design: www.energyhub.com/news/optimiz...

From backup to backbone: Why utility-led DERs must drive MISO’s resource adequacy plans Jigar Shah says MISO states can use distributed energy resources to meet key goals: cost stabilization, faster time to power, community development and a reliable, resilient grid.

I wrote more about this shift and what it means for utilities, developers, and regulators in my latest byline for @UtilityDive.

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#VPPs #DERs #GridModernization #EnergyAbundance #CleanEnergy #DCP

As #DERs scale, grid planning must evolve. #VPPs + Edge #DERMS technology play a critical role in this transition—unlocking flexibility w/o costly buildouts.

Read more: @jeffstjohn.bsky.social @canarymedia.com ‬www.canarymedia.com/articles/solar/massachus...

🚨 We’re heading to @thebitcoinconf.bsky.social 2025!

Stop by Booth 1718 to learn how CPower helps crypto ops unlock new revenue streams through demand-side energy solutions.

#VPPs #DemandResponse #CryptoEnergy #Bitcoin2025

The Virtual Power Plant Wars Heat Up In Texas A unique new virtual power plant in Texas leverages solar-plus-storage power purchase agreements to attract more ratepayers.

A Shell subsidiary aims to out-Tesla Tesla in the battery-enabled virtual power plant field, in Texas no less.

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#solarpower #solarenergy #solarpanels #rooftopsolar #vpps #texasgrid #ercot #energystorage #solarplusstorage #peakshaving #renewables #renewableenergy

Real Promise of Virtual Power: CPower Finding Value Stack for Energy Customers in Using VPPs to Balance Grid Under Load Duress CPower's Chief Strategy Officer Mathew Sachs illustrates how aggregation of DERs, including microgrids, boosts the macro grid.

As AI & electrification surge, #VPPs turn thousands of #DERs — variable loads, solar, batteries, smart devices — into real-time grid assets. Tap into your grid assets to balance load, cut emissions and earn revenue. Learn more in Microgrid Knowledge👉 ow.ly/1KA150VHNaf

EnergyHub and GM Energy partner to expand access to utility programs EnergyHub's integration with GM Energy enables EV drivers and home energy storage owners to participate in utility flexibility programs.

We are excited to announce our partnership with @GM Energy, enabling General Motors EVs and home energy storage systems to join our utility clients' flexibility programs across the U.S.

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#EVs #ManagedCharging #VPPs

Franklin Energy - Tapping Residential Capacity to Power an Evolving Grid The ideas in this paper seek to help utilities chart the best possible course into America’s energy future.

📘 CHESSA members: Explore how residential DERs & VPPs could support grid reliability amid rising demand & resource challenges.

Thanks to @canarymedia.com & Franklin Energy for sharing this timely resource.

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#DERs #VPPs #GridReliability #DistributedEnergy

GM Pitches Home EV Charging As Tesla Stock Slithers Downwards General Motors is supporting a bidirectional home EV charging pilot project, with an eye on applying it to virtual power plants.

GM hitches a ride on the VPP economy to sell more EVs.

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#evs #electricvehicles #evsales #generalmotors #gm #goelectric #automakers #usautomakers #gogreen #evsales #teslasales #tesla #elonmusk #vpps #powerplants #evcharging #evchargers #homeevcharging

The Massachusetts utility regulator trying to orchestrate a shift away from gas How can a state deliberately transition off of gas while protecting workers and ratepayers? We dig into the details.

Outstanding podcast featuring Jamie Van Nostrand - the man charged with regulating Electricity, Gas & Water in MMa as Chair of the DPU speaking on MA’s drive to 50% of 1990 missions by 2030 & Net Zero by 2030 inc his implementing Order 2080b #VPPs & Muni Aggregation

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Virtual Power Plants Prime The Pump For Self-Defending Grids The virtual power plant movement has primed the pump for advanced grid management systems designed to prevent power disruptions.

VPPs turn homes, businesses, #EVs & batteries into a smart, decentralized power network. Add AI-driven self-defending grids & you get an energy system that reacts in real time to outages & cyber threats. #VPPs are the Uber of electricity—future-proof, dynamic, resilient & renewable. #GridResilience

VPPs can add 80-160 GW by 2030, addressing 10-20% of peak demand. This boosts grid resilience, cuts emissions, & redirects costs from peaker plants to DERs. Learn more: www.liftoff.energy.gov/vpp #CleanEnergy #VPPs

Virtual Power Plants - Pathways to Commercial Liftoff Learn more about the U.S. Department of Energy’s Pathways to Commercial Liftoff Report on Virtual Power Plants

We're proud to be included in the DOE's updated 2025 VPP Liftoff Report for our work with National Grid, Ontario IESO, and APS.

Check out the full report to learn more about how #VPPs can be used to meet grid challenges 🔗 liftoff.energy.gov/vpp/

#GridEdge #EnergyTech