If what happened on July 29 in California is any indication of the future of the power grid, then there is reason for optimism. Let’s look at it from the perspective of Tom Weldon, who owns a house on ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. California’s biggest virtual power plant is facing over $100 million in funding cuts due to the state’s ongoing budget crisis, ...

Picture an all-electric home with smart appliances that talk to each other via WiFi to figure out when to pull power from the grid. That’s the idea behind something called ‘virtual power plant’ ...

As Oregon’s energy demands increase, lawmakers are looking for ways to help cut the strain, at least during high peak times. A smart thermostat and electric vehicle. "Virtual power plants" can help ...

Some lawmakers and advocates hope to harden Michigan’s electric grid and cut utility bills by adding new power plants, all without moving a single shovelful of dirt. How is that possible? The state ...