Insights into Scaling Virtual Power Plants Real-World Findings for Successful Deployment January 2025 Angela Long (Rockcress Consulting) Ryan Long (Rockcress Consulting) Tolu Omotoso, NRECA Tomas Smith, Puget Sound Energy 5 5 REAL-WORLD FINDINGS FOR SUCCESSFUL DEPLOYMENT Insights into Scaling Virtual Power Plants Executive Summary Introduction Leadership Investments regulators, and solution providers streamlines communication and can reduce confusion during program deployment. Dedicated Staff and Cross-Functional Collaboration are Key to Implementation: Successful VPPs