VPP: Your Battery's Side Hustle?

Utilities, finance companies, and software aggregators have suddenly discovered something valuable: Your battery. Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) promise easy money by letting utilities tap into thousands of home batteries during periods of high demand. Sounds great... until you discover who actually makes the biggest profits. In this week's Energy Show, Barry digs into the fine print behind today's VPP programs and explains why some are a fantastic deal and others are little more than a money grab. If you've invested thousands in a home battery, don't let someone else cash the checks. Before you enroll your battery, watch this first. Episode Highlights: • Why utilities suddenly LOVE your battery • Which VPPs actually pay homeowners and which barely do • Why letting utilities run VPPs is like letting the fox guard the henhouse • Hidden battery wear, cycling, taxes, and blackout risks nobody mentions • California's DSGS vs ELRP programs—which pays more? • Why AI data centers are making VPPs more valuable than ever • How to know if your battery is working for you... or someone else