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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”
How a 40,000-Square-Foot Building Nearly Disappeared from the Grid
During a summer demand flexibility event, Edo integrated the Center’s HVAC systems and onsite solar and storage to dramatically reduce the building’s reliance on the grid during the hottest part of the afternoon.
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.
Our Podcast Picks for Understanding the Modern Grid Now
Keeping up with new market developments can be a challenge. We’ve done a lot of listening and filtering so you don’t have to. Here are some of our favorite episodes.
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.