OhmConnect’s VPP model with Matt Dusterberg

What this episode covers

OhmConnect is a virtual power plant (VPP) provider and helps balance the electricity grid. Will incentivize people to reduce usage at certain times.VPP definition of OhmConnect“Collection of 100s or thousands of devices that they are controlling all independently, but coordinating in a fashion that the grid can see it.”Topics covered: SunPower relationshipDemand ResponseThermostat controlTV controlFridge controlLooking at VPP as reducing demand rather than increasing supplyGetting paid to take stuff offlineRewardsVirtual currencyGift cards, prizesSmart plugGrid stabilityNEM 3.0Resource adequacyCCAs (Community Choice Aggregation)BlackoutsNegative energyDSGS (demand side grid support)Power and energykWh705.13 Energy Management SystemsPower Control SystemsUL 916FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) BaselinesBitcoin MiningPacific Gas and ElectricClean Power San FranciscoDeregulated GridISO = Independent System OperatorLeveraging smart meter data Text messages Google, Honeywell, Sinse Grid stability Leveraging new asset (energy usage)Moss Landing ESS DOE report need for 160 GW of storage Curtailing $1 Billion per year of solar energy in CA 4 wheeled ESS Value of discharging devices back into grid120V Lithium-ion battery assisted induction stoveModuly small stand-alone battery unitwww.moduly.ioSmarter EIntersolar2024 Year of the VPPMatt Dusterbergwww.OhmConnect.com100% clean energy for everyoneLearn more at www.solarSEAN.com and be sure to get NABCEP certified by taking Sean’s classes at www.HeatSpring.com/Sean

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