Tilak Subrahmanian

Why is the concept of a "virtual power plant" a misnomer? Join Tilak Subrahmanian as he clarifies why this term falls short and introduces the more descriptive idea of demand flexibility in integrating distributed energy resources within the utility landscape.

• Tilak Subrahmanian argues "virtual power plant" is an incorrect framing.
• He prefers terms like demand flexibility and demand management.
• Utilities leverage customer-side assets for very real and valuable outcomes.