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The Power of the “Missing Middle”: Real Stories From Commercial Building-Grid Integration
Grounded in hands-on experience, the session highlights how automation, portfolio diversity, and better building data are helping utilities move from planning to dispatchable action as grid constraints intensify in 2026.
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Edo and National Grid Launch Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings Demonstration in New York
Edo and EnergyHub Launch Collaboration to Scale Residential and Commercial Flexibility
2026: The Year of the VPP and the Rise of the “Missing Middle”
Six Questions Utilities Are Asking about Commercial Building Demand Flexibility
Wondering whether commercial building demand flexibility could benefit your utility? Here are answers to six common questions to help you understand the opportunity and what it takes.
Lessons from the Porch to the Boardroom: Women in Load Flexibility
During a workshop hosted by the Women in Load Flexibility Affinity Group at PLMA, women shared career advice from across the load flexibility industry.
How Utilities Can Add Capacity in Months, Not Years
Commercial buildings account for up to 35% of total energy consumption. They’re also a hidden powerhouse, offering an untapped reserve of flexible power.
Good Grid Citizens Panel Examines How Commercial Buildings Can Provide Support
The challenges and opportunities around grid-interactive buildings and virtual power plants were the focus of a recent panel discussion as part of Seattle 2030 District’s annual Energy Week.
The Grid is Changing – and Your Building is Part of the Answer
The grid you grew up with wasn’t designed for today’s demand. Demand flexibility is a proven solution that can be delivered rapidly at scale.
2026: The Year of the VPP and the Rise of the “Missing Middle”
As load growth, extreme weather, and emerging load shapes are accelerating grid pressures, utilities are challenged to build infrastructure on pace with rising electricity demand. With more electrification, they are i…