Virtual Power Plant Utility Upgrades
Texas is preparing for the future of energy — and your home may play a vital role.
As power demand continues to grow with the main contributors:
Electric Vehicles
Data Centers
Population Growth
ERCOT (the Electric Reliability Council of Texas) and the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) have launched a new initiative to modernize our electric grid: Virtual Power Plants.
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A virtual power plant (VPP) is a group of homes with solar and batteries that work together to help power the grid. When lots of people use electricity at once, the batteries help share extra power — keeping lights on and power stable for everyone. Your home becomes part of the solution and gets backup power, too.
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To qualify, your home must meet a layers of qualifications, step 1 is your homes energy usage threshold.
📤 Text or email a copy of your electric bill to:
📱 972-905-4335
📧 utilities@bluecollardawgs.comOnce we review your usage, we will let you know if your home is a is eligible to be selected for this program.
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There is no loan, no debt, and no out-of-pocket cost for qualified homes.
The upgrades are paid for by utility and finance partners as part of a state-backed effort to ease stress on the power grid.If approved, you just pay for the lower-cost electricity your system produces — often less than your current bill.
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This program allows select homes to be upgraded with backup batteries and rooftop solar, turning everyday households into mini power hubs that reduce grid stress, lower electric bills, and provide energy independence — all with no loan, no debt, and no out-of-pocket cost for approved participants.
