Brief
Getting Started With a VPP: 5 Steps to Kickstart Your Journey

Every utility is in a different place on its journey to tap into demand-side resources. Some utilities are running multiple demand-side management (DSM) programs, including demand response (DR), while others haven’t even started.
While deploying a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) for the first time can seem daunting, there are steps your utility can take now that will pave the way for a fully-realized, multi-asset VPP program in the future—without requiring you to dive into the deep-end headfirst.
Our guide provides five strategies for launching a successful VPP program. Recommendations include:
While deploying a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) for the first time can seem daunting, there are steps your utility can take now that will pave the way for a fully-realized, multi-asset VPP program in the future—without requiring you to dive into the deep-end headfirst.
Our guide provides five strategies for launching a successful VPP program. Recommendations include:
- Transform existing demand response (DR) programs into VPP building blocks.
- Establish cross-functional collaboration early.
- Design customer-centric, personalized experiences that build lasting relationships.