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Pacific Coal & Electric has launched a virtual power plant pilot project aimed at utilizing more than 20,000 smart home devices in the old Bay Area. The company has partnered with tech and energy giants including Google, Tesla, and Sunrun to improve grid reliability and reduce customer costs. The model aims to create additional capacity, guarantee reliability, and help create pressure to lower electricity prices; at the same time, participating households can save money by enabling smarter energy management through next-generation home technology.

Zhitongcaijing·09/04/2026 06:49:05
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Pacific Coal & Electric has launched a virtual power plant pilot project aimed at utilizing more than 20,000 smart home devices in the old Bay Area. The company has partnered with tech and energy giants including Google, Tesla, and Sunrun to improve grid reliability and reduce customer costs. The model aims to create additional capacity, guarantee reliability, and help create pressure to lower electricity prices; at the same time, participating households can save money by enabling smarter energy management through next-generation home technology.