TAPPING RESIDENTIAL CAPACITY TO POWER AN EVOLVING GRID
This guide is a must-read for utility professionals seeking innovative solutions to grid reliability challenges. As electricity demand rises, this guide explores how utilities can leverage residential Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) and Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) to enhance capacity, reduce costs, and engage customers. Packed with actionable insights, it provides strategies to scale DER programs, optimize demand response, and strengthen grid resilience.
Key Takeaways:
Tap into Residential Energy Resources – Learn how to harness DERs like rooftop solar, battery storage, EV chargers, and smart thermostats to supplement grid capacity.
Cut Costs with Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) – Discover how VPPs can provide resource adequacy at 40-60% of the cost of traditional infrastructure upgrades.
Enhance Customer Engagement & Program Participation – Overcome barriers to customer enrollment by implementing proactive messaging, education strategies, and trusted program implementers.
