California Could Supply 4.66 GW of a New Home Battery + Smart Thermostat Virtual Power Plant Here’s What That Could Mean for Your Summer Bill

California Could Supply 4.66 GW of a New Home Battery + Smart Thermostat Virtual Power Plant Here’s What That Could Mean for Your Summer Bill

California Could Supply 4.66 GW of a New Home Battery + Smart Thermostat Virtual Power Plant Here’s What That Could Mean for Your Summer BillIn House Contributor
Published on: 26/09/2026

California could supply up to 4.66 GW of capacity by connecting home batteries and smart thermostats into a virtual power plant that discharges or adjusts during peak summer demand, roughly equivalent to several traditional power plants without build

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