Virtual Power Plants USA 2026
The 3rd Annual Virtual Power Plants USA 2026 (August 31‑September 1, Houston, TX) gathers industry leaders to showcase the latest in distributed energy resources (DER) and virtual power plant (VPP) technologies. Key categories include economic analysis of VPP scaling, advanced energy‑storage solutions, grid interconnection and regulatory compliance, cybersecurity, and real‑time centralized control systems. Business models and applications across residential, commercial, industrial, and e‑mobility sectors are explored through case studies and large‑scale project insights. Featured speakers such as Stan Nabozny (Morse Micro), Alain Steven (Energy One Solutions), Arjun Malhotra (NYISO), Aviral Jain (FlexEnergi), Bill Weaver (California ISO), Daniel Kirwin (Octopus Energy), Jay Snyder (CPower Energy) and Jesse Cohen (RMI) present technical and market perspectives. The program also highlights networking, Q&A sessions, and related events like Smart Grids USA/EU 2025 and Battery Tech USA 2026, providing a comprehensive platform for VPP innovation and market adoption.