Carla Peterman

Leads sustainability efforts at PG&E and discusses utility perspectives on electrification, virtual power plants, rate design, and integrating data center load while maintaining affordability and reliability.

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Oct 1, 2025 • 1h 7min

Could we get hyperscalers to buy heat pumps for households?

Ari Matusiak, Head of Rewiring America, and Carla Peterman, sustainability leader at PG&E, team up to discuss a groundbreaking proposal: can hyperscalers fund household electrification to alleviate grid pressure? They explore the potential of reframing households as essential energy infrastructure. The duo delves into how utilities view this capacity, the promise and challenges of virtual power plants, and the need for a customer-centric approach to facilitate widespread adoption. This innovative strategy could enhance tech companies' social licenses while empowering everyday families.

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