Name
Roundtable Discussions
Date & Time
Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Michael Blonsky Shannon Anderson Dr. Sarah Russell-Smith Ted Ko
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.

  1. Innovations in DER Technologies & Value-Stacking: The Next Wave of VPP Enhancements
    Michael Blonsky, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
     
  2. Scaling Across Regions: Integrating VPPs in Diverse Markets
    Shannon Anderson, Solar United Neighbors
     
  3. Deep Dive into Technology Interoperability and Standards
    Dr. Sarah Russell-Smith, Octopus Energy
     
  4. Clarity for Policymakers: Aligning on common terminology, models and best practices to present clear, unified VPP policies
    Ted Ko, Energy Policy Design Institute