California declines to fund its largest virtual power plant program

California's administration removed funding for the Demand Side Grid Support program, one of the nation's largest virtual power plants, in the state's finalized budget.

First covered Sep 1, 2026 · 7:04 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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Coverage

25d Canary Media California declines to fund its biggest virtual power plant — California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration has blocked an effort to keep the state’s most successful virtual power plant program funded through next year.

More coverage from around the web

votesolar.org California Lawmakers Undermine Grid Reliability by Defunding Virtual Power Plant Program - Vote Solar

environmentamerica.org 50 local elected officials submit letter in support of restored funding for one of the world's largest clean energy networks

calssa.org California Legislature and Governor Cut Funding for a Program that Reduces Energy Bills — CA Solar & Storage Association

pv-magazine-usa.com California cuts funding for nation's largest virtual power plant - pv magazine USA

advancedenergyunited.org California’s May Budget Still Proposing to End the Nation’s Largest Virtual Power Plant Program – Advanced Energy United

Discussion

Bluesky: @jeffstjohn.bsky.social Jeff St. John · 25d ago · 2 ♥ California lawmakers failed to overcome opposition from Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration to fund Demand Side Grid Support, the state's premiere virtual power plant program, leaving one of the country's biggest home battery grid resources in limbo:… · @danmccarthy.bsky.social Dan McCarthy · 25d ago · 2 ♥ California lawmakers failed to overcome opposition from Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration to fund Demand Side Grid Support, the state's premiere virtual power plant program, leaving one of the country's biggest home battery grid resources in limbo:… · @jeffstjohn.bsky.social Jeff St. John · 25d ago · 0 ♥ California lawmakers failed to overcome opposition from Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration to fund Demand Side Grid Support, the state's premiere virtual power plant program, leaving one of the country's biggest home battery grid resources in limbo:…

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