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The Power of the “Missing Middle”: Real Stories From Commercial Building-Grid Integration
As load growth accelerates, utilities are looking beyond traditional demand response to find flexible, reliable grid resources. One segment is increasingly critical—but often overlooked: “missing middle” commercial bu…
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Edo and National Grid Launch Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings Demonstration in New York
Edo and EnergyHub Launch Collaboration to Scale Residential and Commercial Flexibility
2026: The Year of the VPP and the Rise of the “Missing Middle”
2026: The Year of the VPP and the Rise of the “Missing Middle”
As load growth, extreme weather, and emerging load shapes are accelerating grid pressures, utilities are challenged to build infrastructure on pace with rising electricity demand. With more electrification, they are i…
We Transformed Commercial Buildings into Flexible Grid Assets—Here’s What We Learned
Virtual power plants (VPPs) are increasingly supporting everyday grid operations—not just emergencies. As flexible load becomes more predictable and dispatchable, commercial buildings are emerging as reliable, day-to-…
The State of Virtual Power Plants in 2025: Challenges and Opportunities from Wood Mackenzie
After twenty years of growth, U.S. electricity consumption is expected to increase an average of 2% each year through 2033. Data centers are driving much of this demand, leaving utilities on the line for adding new su…
Measuring Demand Flexibility: Key Performance Indicators for Success
Achieving a resilient and cost-effective energy future hinges on well-defined success metrics. In demand flexibility programs, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are the foundation for evaluating impact, optimizing per…
Rethinking VPP Incentives for Commercial Customers
Over the past two years, utility peak demand forecasts have increased by a factor of five. This growth in electricity demand is driven by investment in data centers and manufacturing, along with increasing electrifica…
DOE’s 2025 Pathways to Commercial Liftoff: How VPPs Are Reshaping Utility Strategies
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) 2025 Pathways to Commercial Liftoff Report builds on its 2023 analysis. It provides updated data on VPP adoption, cost-effectiveness, regulatory momentum, and wholesale mark…