States Push Virtual Power Plant Adoption to Harness Distributed Energy Resources

New Jersey, Virginia, and Illinois are advancing legislation and regulations to accelerate virtual power plant deployment, aiming to aggregate and manage distributed energy resources at scale.

First covered Aug 6, 2026 · 12:00 AM PT · 1 article

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5h Canary Media The Missing Link to VPP Success? Customer Knowledge. — Signs of the momentum behind virtual power plants (VPPs) are everywhere. States including New Jersey, Virginia, and Illinois are advancing legislation and…

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