VPP Webinars

Community Power in Action: Designing Equitable Virtual Power Plant Programs

December 8, 2026

This CEG webinar will feature community-led VPP initiatives in Louisiana, New York, and Puerto Rico. Speakers will share how they are advancing supportive policies, developing solar-plus-storage projects, and working to ensure equitable access and affordability.

DSGS: California’s Award-Winning Virtual Power Plant (VPP) Program

October 28, 2026

In this CESA webinar, guest speakers from the California Energy Commission (CEC) present their award-winning Demand Side Grid Support (DSGS) program.

An Introduction to Virtual Power Plants (VPPs)

September 29, 2026

Virtual power plants (VPPs) have the potential to help meet rising electricity demand while saving billions of dollars annually in avoided costs. This CESA webinar covers the basics of VPPs and how they can create value for both utilities and customers.

Virtual Power Plants and Energy Justice

April 22, 2026

Virtual power plants (VPPs) can be an excellent way to add flexible, carbon-free capacity to the grid. However, they run the risk of exacerbating existing inequalities. This CESA webinar explores opportunities to incorporate energy justice into state and utility VPP programs.