Connecticut Launches AI-Driven "Virtual Power Plant" Program
The state is using an AI platform to create and manage networks of residential home batteries to enhance electric grid stability.
Connecticut state officials on Aug. 27, 2025, announced the launch of an AI-driven "virtual power plant" (VPP) program. The initiative is designed to increase participation in the state's energy storage program and improve the stability of the electric grid by intelligently managing networks of residential home batteries.
The program is a partnership between the Connecticut Green Bank and the financial technology company GoodLeap.
How the AI Platform Works
The virtual power plant is operated by an AI software platform called GoodGrid, developed by GoodLeap. A VPP is a network of interconnected devices, such as home batteries and smart thermostats, …
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