Empowering Customers in Virtual Power Plants

This chapter explores the importance of customer awareness and control within residential virtual power plants (VPPs), focusing on data privacy and the risks of exploitation. It emphasizes the need for transparent practices and standardization to facilitate interoperability, while addressing current regulatory challenges in various states. The discussion also highlights the urgency for VPPs to adapt to increasing energy demands in light of technological growth and the shift towards an electrified economy.