Abhay Ambati
Logical Buildings | Chief- Building Tech
Speaker
Track G: Energy Data, Tracking, and Analysis
Session G2: Electric and Utility Rates
September 18, 2025 | 10:00 am - 10:30 am
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!
Speaker Bio
Abhay Ambati, Chief of Building Technology Services at Logical Buildings, brings over a decade of experience in implementing cutting-edge technology solutions for 1,000+ properties in the U.S. He leverages IoT, Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), Grid Services, and staff expertise to design grid-interactive, energy-efficient environments with a diverse toolkit including smart meters, thermostats, Heat Pumps, Wi-Fi, EV charging stations, appliances, battery storage, renewables, cogeneration, generators, and advanced BMS.
With a background spanning roles in tech startups, consultancy, real estate, and architecture, Abhay holds degrees from the Indian Institute of Technology and New York University. His extensive skill set encompasses high-performance buildings, sustainability, energy auditing, project management, and smart building design, backed by certifications including PMP, CEA, WELL AP, CWNA, and LEED GA. A sought-after speaker and author, Abhay's interests in art and travel add depth to his persona. Connect with him on LinkedIn or Twitter for insights and inspiration.