Name
General Session: VPPs: The Fastest, Most Affordable Way to Provide Capacity Now
Description

Utility-led VPP programs in North America have the capability to scale more quickly than traditional supply-side resources, while providing meaningful contributions to resource adequacy and, ultimately, downward pressure on rates. In this era of increasing load growth and retail rates, this panel will explore several examples of utility-led programs from a trifecta of perspectives: utility, regulator, and VPP provider. This session will provide concrete examples of multi-DER VPP strategies, including those that provide benefits to all ratepayers, not just program participants.

Speakers
Kevin Lucas, Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)
Date
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Time
9:20 AM - 10:00 AM (EDT)