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Should we put utilities in charge of distributed energy?

Volts

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Reimagining Electricity Utilities as Virtual Power Plants

This chapter explores the parallels between the electricity market and healthcare, highlighting the challenges posed by market principles. It advocates for viewing utilities as virtual power plants and emphasizes the importance of efficient management systems and local aggregators in enhancing energy distribution and consumer value.

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