Kendrick Li

Kendrick Li, who manages demand response for Pacific Gas and Electric Company, shares insights on California's groundbreaking virtual power plant test. He details how thousands of distributed energy systems combined to deliver an impressive 535 megawatts during peak demand. The conversation uncovers how virtual power plants can stabilize the grid, the importance of customer adoption of battery technology, and the potential of AI in optimizing energy management. Kendrick also discusses the roadblocks to broader participation in these innovative programs.