California left the nation's largest VPP in limbo. What's next? | Factor This Policycast
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The most robust virtual power plant (VPP) program in the United States is running out of funding at a time when the grid needs it more than ever.
Launched in 2022, California's Demand Side Grid Support (DSGS) program coordinates more than 1 gigawatt (GW) of dispatchable capacity from more than 200,000 unique customer sites enrolled across every single legislative district in the state. The program leverages customer-sited resources like home batteries, solar systems, and smart thermostats, bringing clean, flexible, and responsible energy resources online…
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