PG&E’s SHARE VPP Pilot Aims to Expand Distributed Energy Resources in California
Sep 3, 2026, 4:31 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Positive signal from a government-backed, tech-enabled DER initiative may improve market perception of PG&E's grid resilience investments and future cost management; near-term catalysts include fall 2026 start and 2026-27 findings, plus potential regulatory feedback. However, success hinges on deployment scalability and actual rate impacts, which remain uncertain.
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PG&E unveiled SHARE, a first-of-its-kind VPP coordinating home batteries, smart devices and heat pumps to ease peak demand and lower costs. Backed by Google and partners including Tesla, Sunrun and Carrier, the program enrolls roughly 21,000 devices in Santa Clara and Alameda counties, with a fall 2026 start and initial results by early 2027. If successful, SHARE could inform broader DER integration and future rate-design considerations for PG&E.
PG&E launches SHARE VPP enrolling ~21k home energy devices.
Google funds the program; partners include Tesla, Sunrun, Carrier.
Launch targets Santa Clara and Alameda; kickoff expected fall 2026.
Initial findings due late 2026 or early 2027; runs through 2027.
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