Understanding Virtual Power Plants (VPPs): How Your Home Devices Can Become Energy Assets

What happened

  • Utility and energy companies are increasingly wanting to treat household devices like power plants.
  • A Virtual Power Plant, or VPP, is a collection of household devices.

Why it matters for me

Your home systems, such as your thermostat, electric vehicle, home battery, or HVAC system, can be grouped together to contribute to the energy grid.

What to remember

  • Household devices are increasingly being viewed by energy companies as potential power sources.

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