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California declines to fund its biggest virtual power plant
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Fusion42 · 1 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
California's government decided not to allocate funding for the Demand Side Grid Support (DSGS) program, its largest virtual power plant initiative, for the coming year, although it avoided disbanding the program entirely. The program, which includes over 130,000 homes equipped with batteries and smart devices, has provided over one gigawatt of grid relief capacity but faces uncertainty without continued financial support.
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California’s funding cut for its biggest virtual power plant signals a roadblock for companies using home batteries and smart devices to support the grid. You face immediate pressure to seek alternative revenue routes or pivot as the state leaves this low-cost grid relief option unfunded despite rising energy costs.
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