Google funds PG&E virtual power plant pilot targeting low-income customers

PG&E launched a virtual power plant program called SHARE with Google and other partners including Tesla and Sunrun to provide grid services and bill relief to California's low-income households.

First covered Sep 8, 2026 · 12:07 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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18d Latitude Media Why is Google funding PG&E’s latest VPP pilot? — The California utility launched the SHARE program to target affordability — with help from Tesla, Sunrun, Renew Home, and others.

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eia.gov Epm Table Grapher (eia.gov)

investor.pgecorp.com PG&E, Rewiring America and Google Launch First-of-its-Kind Virtual Power Plant to Help Lower Costs for All Customers

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investor.pgecorp.com PG&E Corporation - PG&E, Rewiring America and Google Launch First-of-its-Kind Virtual Power Plant to Help Lower Costs for All Customers

pv-magazine-usa.com PG&E and Rewiring America announce Google-funded virtual power plant program - pv magazine USA

hvacinsider.com PG&E, Rewiring America and Google Launch First-of-its-Kind Virtual Power Plant to Help Lower Costs for All Customers - HVAC Insider

prnewswire.com PG&E, Rewiring America and Google Launch First-of-its-Kind Virtual Power Plant to Help Lower Costs for All Customers

dailyenergyinsider.com PG&E launches virtual power plant with Google, Tesla, Sunrun and others - Daily Energy Insider

Appeared in: 2026-09-09 (#14)

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