Enabling Virtual Power Plants in Multi-Family Buildings

The presenter brings a burst of energy as he shares his proven expertise in planning, designing, deploying, and operationalizing Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) across vibrant multi-family apartment communities nationwide! This session isn’t just about theory – it’s all about getting hands-on and practical.

Before you join in on the excitement, having a basic understanding of energy lingo, distributed energy resources, and the latest building tech (think VRF heat pumps, EV charging stations, Wi-Fi, energy meters, thermostats, battery energy storage, smart appliances, and Grid services) is ‘sort of’ a pre-requisite.

Get ready to dive into the world of VPPs! We’ll start with a quick chat about what VPPs are and what incredible goals they set out to achieve. Then, without missing a beat, we’ll jump into the recipe for crafting a modern, effective VPP. The secret ingredients? Tech, Grid, and People – the perfect combination for success.

But we won’t just stop at the recipe; we’ll savor the final dish in the form of a real, operational building. We’ll crunch the numbers on VPP financials, sharing valuable lessons learned along the way. And that’s not all – we’ll wrap up by highlighting all the extra perks of VPPs, including decarbonization, LEED ratings, ESG reporting, community involvement, resiliency, fault detection, and improved asset values.

Get ready for a session that’s not just informative but downright invigorating!