California AB740 assesses data needs and barriers for virtual power plants to optimize their role in meeting statewide load-shift goals.

California AB740 directs the California Energy Commission to assess data needs for state agencies and the Independent System Operator to account for virtual power plant resources. It evaluates barriers to customer energy data access and recommends solutions. The bill also examines how virtual power plants can be optimized to support specific objectives, such as maximizing cost savings and grid benefits.

California AB740 assesses data needs and barriers for virtual power plants to optimize their role in meeting statewide load-shift goals.

California AB740 directs the California Energy Commission to assess data needs for state agencies and the Independent System Operator to account for virtual power plant resources. It evaluates barriers to customer energy data access and recommends solutions. The bill also examines how virtual power plants can be optimized to support specific objectives, such as maximizing cost savings and grid benefits.