Empowering the Grid with Virtual Power Plants in California

Exploring the benefits of Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) in California's power system, the chapter highlights cost savings, grid resilience, and efficient use of existing resources. It discusses the potential of VPPs in modernizing grids through recabling and re-conductoring, the integration of electric vehicles for power usage, and the regulatory landscape needed to incentivize utilities towards deploying VPPs. The chapter paints a picture of a more resilient, flexible, and cost-effective grid in California by 2030, emphasizing the role of VPPs and new policies in achieving this transformation.