The 2026 PLMA Spring Conference reflected a shift in how the industry is thinking about virtual power plants. Conversations no longer focused on proving the concept of VPPs, but centered on the practical requirements for operating them as dependable, planning‑grade grid resources. Across conference sessions and lunchtime discussions, members grappled...

MISO’s demand response rules are evolving, with new requirements taking effect in summer 2026 and additional changes expected over the next several years. For utilities managing residential Load Modifying Resources (LMRs), these updates raise expectations around testing, performance, and availability — and increase the financial impact of underperformance. What’s changing...

Why utilities need smarter, more flexible VPPs Standard demand response events remain one of the most effective tools utilities have for reducing load during a short peak period. But grid needs are evolving, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to predict when system peaks will occur. Utilities need VPPs that...

2025 proved that Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) are a cornerstone of modern grid operations. Record heat, surging demand, and aging infrastructure pushed the limits of the power system — and virtual power plants rose to meet the challenge. EnergyHub and our utility partners delivered flexibility at scale that matches the...

I’m pleased to announce that EnergyHub has acquired Resideo Grid Services (RGS). By joining forces, we’re accelerating the scale and impact of virtual power plants (VPPs) and delivering the flexibility utilities need to meet today’s challenges of affordability, reliability, and rapid load growth. VPPs are a proven, cost-effective alternative to...

During another year of record-setting temperatures, virtual power plants (VPPs) played a vital role in maintaining a reliable, affordable, and increasingly decarbonized grid across North America. EnergyHub’s clients called on their VPPs over 2,000 times during the 2024 summer season, a 26% increase over 2023. These events shifted over 44...

The U.S. government estimates that the electricity industry must add roughly two terawatts of wind and solar generation to decarbonize our electric grid by 2035. Since renewable energy generation is variable by nature, the industry will also need to source as much as 500 gigawatts of flexibility, such as...

EnergyHub clients called 1,800+ events – a 38% increase over 2022 – proving that VPPs can ensure grid reliability and keep customers safe and comfortable (New York) November 2, 2023 – Record high temperatures this summer, with weeks of heat topping 100 degrees Fahrenheit, drove unprecedented electricity demand across...

Memphis, TN – May 10, 2023 – EnergyHub clients Arizona-based public utility Salt River Project and Texas-based CPS Energy were the winners of the 20th PLMA (Peak Load Management Alliance) Awards. This annual awards program recognizes innovative approaches to flexible load management and initiatives to effectively manage end-use energy...

EnergyHub is the first distributed energy resource management systems (DERMS) provider to have more than one million distributed energy resources (DERs)—including smart thermostats, electric vehicles (EVs) and EV charging equipment, energy storage systems, water heaters, and more—under management.  The company is excited to announce this major milestone for our...