Utilities redesigning VPP programs to align with actual customer behavior

As virtual power plant participation remains limited, utilities are focusing program design on customer preferences and control rather than technical optimization to drive higher enrollment and grid flexibility.

First covered Nov 11, 2026 · 8:07 AM PT · 1 article

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1d Utility Dive No home left behind: Scaling VPP participation while maintaining customer control — Utilities that redesign demand response and virtual power plant programs around how customers actually behave will be the ones to boost participation and…

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Appeared in: 2026-11-12 (#17)

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