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What is a Virtual Power Plant? 2025 Ecolibrium Presentation & Meeting at Loisaida Center
February 25 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join our Ecolibrium team at the Loisaida Center on (February 25, 6 to 8 pm) for a presentation and visioning meeting that explores the transformation of our energy system from the old centralized static fossil-fueled electric grid, to a responsive and participatory all-electric one serviced by distributed renewable energy resources (DER) and batteries.
We will present the concept of a community-scale “Virtual Power Plant” where solar and battery systems installed on buildings and in public spaces are coordinated and synchronized to behave as a single larger system. We will learn about “grid-interactive buildings”, electric vehicle-to-building-to-grid charging, community microgrids, demand reduction and response, and how these systems benefit residents, building owners, create jobs, reduce building emissions, relieve stress on the electric grid, and provide resilient power to buildings during grid outages.
This program is made possible through the generous support from Con Edison, NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (Ladders for Leaders), CUNY Career Corps, NY State Dept. of Environmental Conservation, U.S. Department of Education/Congressional Community Project Funding.
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