Illinois Utility Launches Virtual Power Plant Program to Manage Grid Strain
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Updated Oct 6
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What happened
The electricity grid in Illinois is facing increased strain due to growing demand from electric vehicles, solar installations, and a growing economy. ComEd has approved a Scheduled Dispatch Virtual Power Plant program that allows customers with eligible battery systems to make a portion of their capacity available during peak periods for compensation.
From utilitydive.com
Why it matters
The program is designed to help keep electricity reliable and affordable as demand increases. By coordinating resources like batteries, the program aims to reduce demand during periods of high strain, which could help lower system costs.
From utilitydive.com
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