February 2-5, 2026 | San Diego, CA
San Diego Convention Center

2025 Technical Conference Sessions

Launching a Virtual Power Plant in Colorado by Leveraging Aggregator DERMS

March 26, 2025
C140
ADMS , Advanced Distribution Operations , DERMS , Virtual Power Plants

VPPs represent an opportunity for utilities to leverage DERs to provide grid value while also balancing customer needs. In this session, we'll discuss relevant updates to Xcel Energy’s Colorado virtual power plant (VPP) offerings. You'll learn more about the goals, challenges, and opportunities in launching Colorado's VPP program. This session will also discuss potential opportunities to leverage smart meters and integration to other key operational technology systems as part of a longer-term vision. Finally, this session will cover lessons learned to date in Xcel's effort launch its VPP, including what's working well, opportunities for refinement, and where the industry's going. You'll have a chance to engage with participants and learn from what's already been achieved.

Session sponsored by Itron

 

Panel Moderator
Jennifer Gallegos
Jennifer Gallegos, Senior Partner Management Consultant - Itron
Speakers
Angus McPherson
Angus McPherson, Global Solution Architect, Power & Grid - Schneider Electric
Zach Pollock
Zach Pollock, Director of Grid Strategy & Emerging Technology - Xcel Energy
Nick Tumilowicz
Nick Tumilowicz, Director, Product Management, Distributed Energy Management - Itron