2026 Event Schedule

This panel will challenge conventional grid planning processes and discuss how Virtual Power Plants are delivering hundreds of reliable megawatts across North America. Unlike traditional peaker plants requiring multi-year construction and decades-long commitments with rising capacity prices, Virtual Power Plants can provide flexible load immediately as home solar, storage and electric vehicle adoption continues to grow. Panelists will discuss market participation mechanisms, effective program design models, and scaling 21st century grid edge solutions.

Moderator: Ben Hertz-Shargel, Global Head of Grid Edge, Wood Mackenzie

Speaker: Kevin Joyce, Global Head of Virtual Power Plany & Retail Electricity, Tesla

Speaker: Stephanie Jett, Sr. Product & Services Manager, Duke Energy

Speaker: Lindsay North, Director of Clean Energy Strategy, Pepco

Speaker: Jomo Thorne, Director Load Management Strategy & Policy, PG&E