Speakers
About This Session
What if homes and businesses could work together to strengthen the electric grid—while saving money and cutting emissions? That’s exactly what Ava Community Energy is achieving through its groundbreaking Virtual Power Plant (VPP) project. By dispatching EV chargers and solar paired batteries, Ava is creating a flexible energy network that stores and manages power when and where it’s needed most.
In this session, JP Ross, Vice President of Local Development for Electrification and Innovation at Ava Community Energy, will share how this innovative approach supports both customers and the grid. From program design to customer participation, discover how Ava’s VPP model turns distributed energy resources into a win-win for resilience, reliability, and affordability—and what it means for the future of community-powered energy.
Key Takeaways:
- Learn how Ava Community Energy’s VPP turns everyday devices into a collective grid resource.
- See how the program delivers real value for customers through savings and sustainability.
- Discuss challenges to making DERs operate like contracted commodities.
- Explore how distributed energy management can reduce strain on the grid during peak demand.
- Gain insight into how community partnerships and smart technology drive scalable energy solutions.