Home Energy Evolution

Residential solar offerings are evolving to include battery energy storage, home energy management and more. This session will look at the changing market and policy dynamics of the distributed solar and home energy market and how installers and their partners are meeting customers’ needs.

A panel of experts will discuss state policies that drive (or hinder) adoption of solar plus batteries, and they’ll look at innovative models including virtual power plants, microgrids, community solar and more.

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By the numbers:
- The U.S. recently exceeded five million solar installations, with the residential sector accounting for 97% of all solar installations in the U.S.
- Solar sales in California fell between 66% and 83% year-over-year following NEM 3.0
- Household power capacity can surpass peak demand by 2035 in a decarbonization scenario
- Residential solar-plus-storage could generate more than 1,500 GW of flexible demand capacity https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2024/07/02/u-s-household-energy-can-wield-15-gw-to-affordably-meet-electricity-demand/

Key takeaways:
- Learn about recent state policy changes that have impacted solar and battery adoption
- Understand how smart devices that manage residential energy usage could reduce capital spending on new substations,
transformers, feeders, and other distribution equipment
- Gain insight into regulatory challenges in boosting distributed energy resources
- Hear about the effects of state-level permitting of community solar and virtual power plants

This program is continuously being updated. Stay tuned!