Kyle Haas
Username
Kyle Haas
Proposer First Name
Kyle
Proposer Email
kyle.j.haas@gmail.com
Proposer Last Name
Haas
Boston 2023 Areas of Focus
Proposed Session Description
Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) are aggregations of smaller aggregated Distributed Energy Resources (DER) like solar and batteries that act like a traditional power plant. This session will define the growing impact of VPPs in helping New England to achieve affordability and reliability in a clean energy future. The panel will also explore new business models surrounding the evolution of DER’s value via emerging utility programs, FERC 2222, Non-Wires Alternatives, and EV-to-x technologies.
Learning Objectives
Analyze and discuss the impact of resilient DER and Virtual Power Plants in other regions, and apply that knowledge to help shape the future of the market in the Northeast
Formulate new customer offerings and business models that leverage the full potential of resilient and aggregated distributed energy resources
Advocate for regulatory policies that will enhance the value of resilient DER and Virtual Power Plants for commercial and residential customers
Advise their clients and customers on how to build EV-centric DER solutions into their building strategies
Has this session been presented before?
No
Target Audiences Level of Expertise
Level 2 - Some prior knowledge helpful.
Session Format
Interview or structured conversation among panelists
Recommended Length
60-minute session
Strongest Content Connection - Boston 2023
Comments about your speaker roster
All speakers have expressed interest in writing, but still finalizing the last one or two spots. We also have interest from Eversource and the Solar Energy Industry Association
Reviewer 1
Schow, Mark
Reviewer 2
Schow, Mark
Proposal #
134
Committee Decision
Being Considered
Presenters
Full Description
Virtual Power Plants and resilient DER are growing across the country, providing critical reliability support for the grid, keeping customer prices low by offsetting peak energy prices, and offsetting the need for expensive capital investments like substations. Policy changes at the state and federal level will continue to open opportunities for DER to generate revenue for building owners, keep energy prices low, and contributing to customer reliability.
This session will explore how DER and Virtual Power Plants will impact buildings and the grid over the next decade, and how businesses and utilities will maximize the value of these technologies to benefit energy customers.