How to enroll in a virtual power plant program and assess the benefits

MIT Technology Review explains virtual power plants—networks of residential devices like thermostats and EV chargers that utilities aggregate for grid services—and walks readers through enrollment and decision-making.

First covered Aug 28, 2026 · 2:00 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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29d MIT Technology Review · Climate How to sign up for a virtual power plant—and decide whether you should — MIT Technology Review’s How To series helps you get things done. Your thermostat may not look like a power plant.

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Appeared in: 2026-08-29 (#14)

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