Rockcress Consulting, ResIntel, and Portland State University invite you to the Oregon Virtual Power Plant (VPP) Summer Series — a collaborative learning opportunity designed to build a shared understanding of Virtual Power Plants and explore what they could mean for Oregon.

Across three interactive workshops, participants will hear from national experts, engage with peers from across the energy ecosystem, and explore the opportunities, challenges, and tradeoffs associated with VPPs. Our goal is to create an accessible, balanced space for learning and dialogue, where participants can ask questions, share perspectives, and develop their own informed viewpoints.

Whether you're new to the concept or already working in the field, this series will provide practical information, real-world examples, and opportunities to connect with others interested in Oregon's energy future.

What to Expect

The three workshops:

What is a VPP?
An introduction to Virtual Power Plants, including core concepts, enabling technologies, and lessons learned from programs operating in other states.

What could VPP policy look like in Oregon?
An exploration of potential policy pathways, design considerations, and tradeoffs, featuring perspectives from multiple stakeholders and sectors.

How do we deploy a VPP locally?
A practical discussion about implementation opportunities, building on existing Oregon programs and resources, including PCEF, Energy Trust of Oregon, and utility initiatives.

All workshops will be offered in a hybrid format, with options to participate in person in Portland or online. Sessions will be recorded and shared to ensure broad access.

The series is open to everyone interested in learning more about VPPs, including state agencies, utilities, program administrators, aggregators, vendors, contractors, researchers, and community-based organizations.

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Workshop 1
What is a VPP?

Workshop 2
What could VPP policy look like in Oregon?

Workshop 3
How do we deploy VPP locally?

Sample Workshop

  • An introduction to VPPs — core concepts, enabling technologies, and lessons learned from programs in other states.

    Potential policy pathways, design considerations, and tradeoffs — with perspectives from multiple stakeholders and sectors.

    A practical discussion of implementation, building on existing Oregon programs — PCEF, Energy Trust of Oregon, and utility initiatives.

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Where to Find Us

Shuttle transportation is available to and from camp. Participants can be picked up near the York Street Subway Station on the F subway line. Subway access to the F, G, A, C, 2, 3 and B67.

Demo Park
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Demo St, New York, NY 12345

 

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