Two VPP Models Help Utilities and their Customers Reap the Benefits of DERs and Microgrids

Summary

The article highlights how various programs and collaborations, such as Sunrun's solar and microgrid initiatives with Orange & Rockland and Baltimore Gas & Electric, help manage electrical grid demands during heat waves. These efforts demonstrate the key role of distributed energy resources (DERs) in enhancing grid resilience and advancing renewable energy integration across regions.