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Shared Energy Solutions with Virtual Power Plants

Wednesday, January 14,2026
2:00 Eastern

As demand for electricity continues to increase, so does the need for flexible solutions to serve and manage that demand.

The obvious solution is to build more power plants, and along with it all the additional infrastructure.

An alternative solution is to use the energy we already have more wisely by tapping into Distributed Energy Resources (DER) to create what industry professionals call "Virtual Power Plants" (VPPs).

In this class, you will learn all about DER and how electric utilities, home builders, and homeowners can work together to share energy resources and collectively benefit from the resulting "Virtual Power Plants."

In doing so, this shared effort creates a more sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective solution to the growing demand for electricity.

What you'll be learning:

  • What are "Distributed Energy Resources"?
  • How do DERs create a "Virtual Power Plant"?
  • What are the 10 energy industry trends that are driving increased interest in VPP?
  • How does "energy efficiency" fit into a VPP?

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Our Presenter

Daran Wastchak is the President of Learning Edge, LLC, a firm that specializes in residential energy efficiency training and building science consulting. Daran was a key implementer of the EPA’s ENERGY STAR for Homes program for more than 20 years. He has helped solve warranty issues for hundreds of homes that did not properly heat or cool, had high utility bills, poor indoor air quality, and/or were uncomfortable. Daran has trained thousands of individuals on the basics of building science, energy efficiency for buildings, energy efficiency programs, and the international energy conservation codes.  He holds a bachelor’s degree in construction and master’s and doctoral degrees in Public Administration and Policy from Arizona State University.

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