Virtual power plants
VPP resource hub
Find practical guidance and proven strategies for managing grid operations, shaping policy, and maximizing customer value.
Supporting the grid of the future
Building a smarter, stronger grid
As demand for electricity rises, virtual power plants (VPPs) are playing an increasingly critical role ensuring the grid remains reliable, affordable, and resilient.
By connecting customer devices to the grid and intelligently optimizing their performance, an edge DERMS creates a VPP that can be deployed faster, at lower cost, and with greater flexibility than conventional power plants.
Brattle study
VPPs cost 40–60% less than traditional infrastructure and could deliver $15–35 billion in annual utility savings by 2032.
Liftoff reports
DOE VPP Liftoff Report
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Pathways to Commercial Liftoff: Virtual Power Plants report highlights the critical role VPPs play in modernizing the grid.
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Additional resources
Building trustworthy virtual power plants: The VPP Maturity Model — Our latest whitepaper on how utilities can scale VPP programs with confidence.
2025 State of the Grid Edge — A deep dive into how VPPs and grid-edge technologies are transforming utility operations and meeting rising demand.
Bring Your Own Battery: Unlocking flexible capacity — A practical guide for utilities on designing and scaling BYOB programs to maximize grid benefits.
What are virtual power plants and why do they matter? — An easy-to-understand overview of VPPs and their role in the energy transition.
