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VPPs not only support rapid electrification and meeting decarbonization targets, but also optimize spend at the distribution system level and help bypass the need to build capacity. As distributed energy resources come onto the grid at scale in the coming years, the primary objective for utilities must be to continue to ensure the grid remains reliable, becomes clean and is affordable for all customers — and VPPs play an important role in achieving these goals. #virtualpowerplants #distributedenergyresources #electricutilities #decarbonization #gridstability #knowledgesharing

⚡With the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s recent announcement of a $100+ million #investment to upgrade our electric grid, there's never been a better time for your business to make the shift to electrification. This move signals a future where clean, efficient power is not just a possibility—it's a priority. For businesses ready to step up, #electrification is your ticket to joining this future, simplifying operations, and cutting costs. We’re here to guide you through every step, proving just how easy and beneficial the switch can be. Tap in to the full article below to explore what this investment could mean for your business — then, reach out to us today to embark on this electrifying journey by signing up for a no-cost #energyassessment 👉https://lnkd.in/e4pvjym8. 

ROI cases on integrated renewable infrastructure with commercial real estate continue to grow. Here's JLL's most recent report not surprisingly focusing on grid weakness and the growth of transportation electrification: "It’s not just real estate owners who are installing microgrids to better manage their own or their tenants’ energy needs. As traditional utilities providers grapple with modernizing their infrastructure, microgrids can help manage peak demand on central grids and deliver uninterrupted power to customers, deferring costly and time-intensive network upgrades. “In addition to providing local carbon free energy, microgrids optimize electricity supply and demand to support electrification investments,” says Mackenzie. “We’re seeing a compelling value proposition for microgrids as a tool to enable electric vehicle fleet charging.” #renewableenergy #commercialrealestate #resiliency #fleetelectrification #EVs #solarenergy #batterystorage #microgrids

Grid scale energy storage are pumping up! Will DER, with smart property infrastructure controllable loads and its virtual battery projects will be able to compete ? No matter which approach will be dominating, we are all benefit in this race towards clean energy! 👏 #energystorage #der #smartgrid #gridscale #innovation #bess #peakshaving #cleanenergy #rebewbles

Energy infrastructure is vital for ensuring a reliable power supply and can be seamlessly integrated into the urban energy intelligent twins. These systems feature the collaboration of power generation, grid operations, loads, and storage. The infrastructure is the energy consumer and regulator of energy production and power systems. During this critical period of industrial transformation, #infrastructure plays a central role in accelerating #transformation, promoting #innovation, and stimulating the economy. https://lnkd.in/dcsRtqDr

Through the utilization of #VPPs, we seamlessly merge distributed energy resources, such as #rooftopsolar and #EV chargers, empowering homeowners to take a proactive stance in the #energytransition. Deployment of this technology is instrumental to the clean energy transition, reducing dependence on fossil fuels and cementing their indispensable role in reshaping our energy landscape. Sunnova Energy is committed to increasing access to VPPs so that our customers can grow their energy independence and play a part in benefiting the planet. Our investments are working towards this by building an expanded portfolio of states with access to Sunnova’s VPP network. This expansion not only aims to reduce power plant pollution caused by utilities but also enables homeowners to monetize surplus energy fed back into the grid, providing dual benefits for environmental sustainability and financial gain. More from MIT Technology Review.

If recent coverage by The New York Times, The Washington Post, Bloomberg News makes one thing clear, it's that US electric utilities have their work cut out for them. Across the country, the power needs of homes and businesses are growing alarmingly fast. And both the performance of the grid and, not for nothing, the size of our utility bills hang in the balance. Obviously, we've got to keep building renewable power systems, utility-scale batteries to store that power, and the poles and wires needed to deliver it to you and me. But that takes time we don't have and, in some cases, capital that may be better spent elsewhere. That's why we need more virtual power plants (VPPs). With several hundred VPPs active across North America, we have plenty of evidence that these aggregated networks of EVs, smart thermostats, electric heat pumps, rooftop solar plus storage systems, and other remotely controllable and operable devices can keep the grid humming along. But utilities and third-party VPP operators alike will struggle to realize the full potential of this readily available, demand-side grid resource without some assistance on the regulatory side. Fortunately, the folks at the RMI-backed Virtual Power Plant Partnership (VP3) have some actionable guidance. To see what I'm talking about, check out the latest from Liza Martin, Mary Tobin, EIT, WELL AP, Avery McEvoy, EIT, Angela Kent and Joe Bourg in POWER magazine. It wouldn't hurt to take a look at RMI's "VPP Policy Principles," too: https://lnkd.in/gyrfqQDX

New study reveals that Grid Enhancing Technologies can address interconnection challenges and reduce system costs for utilities, accelerating progress toward clean energy and extended grid life. https://bit.ly/49GMUyK #gridmodernization #Utilities #gridofthefuture #GETs #DLR

Recent headlines have made clear: demand for #electricity is booming. ⚡   And there are some utilities, grid operators, and policymakers who are searching for solutions to keep up and ensure the dependability, affordability, and sustainability of electric service for homes and businesses alike.    Fortunately, as experts with the RMI-backed Virtual Power Plant Partnership (VP3) write for POWER magazine, utilities and regulators in #California, #NewEngland, and elsewhere are showing that we can address these challenges by making better use of the infrastructure and equipment already at our disposal. Because with enabling policies and scalable programs, aggregations of dispatchable distributed energy resources can be designed, deployed, and adapted to multiple challenges.    For more, check out the latest from RMI’s Liza Martin, Mary Tobin, EIT, WELL AP, Avery McEvoy, EIT, and their VP3 colleagues at EnergyHub and Olivine, Inc.. https://lnkd.in/eDYD3eRg 

Virtual power plants (VPPs) coordinate distributed resources and demand for a more resilient, cost-effective energy transition. And they are gaining traction in the United States. #renewableenergy #solarenergy #sustainability