Name
                                    Roundtable Discussions
                                        Date & Time
                                    Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
                                        Speakers
                                    Michael Blonsky, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Shannon Anderson, Solar United Neighbors
Dr. Sarah Russell-Smith, Octopus Energy
Ted Ko, Energy Policy Design Institute
                                Shannon Anderson, Solar United Neighbors
Dr. Sarah Russell-Smith, Octopus Energy
Ted Ko, Energy Policy Design Institute
 
  
  
 
Description
                                    
Each round table covers a different topic, allowing attendees to select which one to join. Round table leaders will begin with a 5-minute introduction of themselves and a brief overview of the topic, which can include a case study, lessons learned log, or industry update. They will then facilitate a 40-minute discussion with the group, encouraging feedback and questions. The last 10 minutes will focus on agreeing on five industry recommendations. These recommendations will be shared with the entire audience and summarized in the post-event report.
- Innovations in DER Technologies & Value-Stacking: The Next Wave of VPP Enhancements
 Michael Blonsky, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
 
- Scaling Across Regions: Integrating VPPs in Diverse Markets
 Shannon Anderson, Solar United Neighbors
 
- Deep Dive into Technology Interoperability and Standards
 Dr. Sarah Russell-Smith, Octopus Energy
 
- Clarity for Policymakers: Aligning on common terminology, models and best practices to present clear, unified VPP policies
 Ted Ko, Energy Policy Design Institute