Battery-Powered Air Conditioning Turns Homes Into VPPs

Startup Every Electric is distributing portable 2-kWh power banks to New York City residents that connect to plug-in air conditioners, aggregating them into a virtual power plant (VPP) for demand response. Over 10,000 units have been requested, with the company targeting 20+ megawatts of grid flexibility this summer. Residents receive the power banks at no cost and earn rebates from Con Edison partnerships. Meanwhile, HVAC giant Carrier is piloting residential heat pumps with built-in battery storage across multiple U.S. climates, enabling similar grid-responsive behavior without sacrificing comfort. Both approaches represent a shift from traditional smart-thermostat demand response toward battery-buffered systems that keep homes comfortable while reducing peak grid strain.

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