Illinois regulators approve ComEd virtual power plant program under clean energy law

Illinois has authorized ComEd to operate a virtual power plant program enrolling small batteries to discharge power during peak demand events, supporting grid reliability as extreme weather stresses interconnections.

First covered Jul 8, 2026 · 9:35 AM PT · 1 article

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4h Utility Dive Illinois regulators approve ComEd VPP under new clean energy law — The program will discharge power from small batteries during events like the early-July heatwave that pushed PJM Interconnection demand to near-record levels.

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Appeared in: 2026-07-08 (#1)

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