--- title: "Virtual Peaker Partners To Maximize DER Program Potential" id: "441" type: "post" slug: "virtual-peaker-partners-maximize-der-program-potential" published_at: "2019-10-07T16:36:28+00:00" modified_at: "2024-01-22T17:12:47+00:00" url: "https://virtual-peaker.com/blog/virtual-peaker-partners-maximize-der-program-potential/" markdown_url: "https://virtual-peaker.com/blog/virtual-peaker-partners-maximize-der-program-potential.md" excerpt: "With the U.S. facing challenges of energy shortfalls and a grid strained by temperature extremes and tech disruption, Virtual Peaker […]" taxonomy_category: - "In The News" --- [https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://virtual-peaker.com/blog/virtual-peaker-partners-maximize-der-program-potential/](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://virtual-peaker.com/blog/virtual-peaker-partners-maximize-der-program-potential/) [http://twitter.com/share?url=https://virtual-peaker.com/blog/virtual-peaker-partners-maximize-der-program-potential/](http://twitter.com/share?url=https://virtual-peaker.com/blog/virtual-peaker-partners-maximize-der-program-potential/) [https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://virtual-peaker.com/blog/virtual-peaker-partners-maximize-der-program-potential/&source=LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://virtual-peaker.com/blog/virtual-peaker-partners-maximize-der-program-potential/&source=LinkedIn) [mailto:?&subject=Virtual%20Peaker%20Partners%20To%20Maximize%20DER%20Program%20Potential&body=https://virtual-peaker.com/blog/virtual-peaker-partners-maximize-der-program-potential/](mailto:?&subject=Virtual%20Peaker%20Partners%20To%20Maximize%20DER%20Program%20Potential&body=https://virtual-peaker.com/blog/virtual-peaker-partners-maximize-der-program-potential/) In The News Oct 7, 2019 # Virtual Peaker Partners To Maximize DER Program Potential With the [U.S. facing challenges of energy shortfalls](https://virtual-peaker.com/blog/whats-happening-to-the-electric-grid-in-middle-america/) and a grid strained by temperature extremes and tech disruption, Virtual Peaker is proud to partner with three of the innovative companies mentioned in a [Utility Dive article](https://www.utilitydive.com/news/northeastern-utilities-aim-to-crush-and-flatten-system-peaks-as-ders-boos/562944/) focused on how [distributed energy resources (DERs)](https://virtual-peaker.com/blog/distributed-energy-resource/) are flattening load peaks across the Northeast. Through a robust [distributed energy resource management system (DERMS)](https://virtual-peaker.com/platform/derms-suite/) , utilities can employ DER technologies to better manage demand flexibility needs, while continuing [lucrative and environmentally friendly decarbonization goals](https://virtual-peaker.com/blog/scotus-the-epa-how-decarbonization-efforts-adds-value/) . How can the right DER program help your operation? Let’s take a look. ## **How A DER Program Can Help** For years, our partners at [Green Mountain Power](https://greenmountainpower.com/rebates-programs/home-energy-storage/bring-your-own-device/) DER programs’ have netted more than 2,700 customers—and 11 MW of DER assets—including customer-owned [batteries](https://virtual-peaker.com/blog/the-past-present-future-of-battery-storage/) , [EV chargers](https://virtual-peaker.com/solutions/ev-charging/) , [water heaters](https://virtual-peaker.com/resources/smud-case-study/) , and heat pumps. The battery programs alone generated more than $800,000 of net value in grid services. With [ReVision Energy,](https://www.revisionenergy.com/) we help connect device programs with the grid. This DER program not only generates energy but also value for utilities and their customers. Finally at [PSEG-LI](https://www.psegliny.com/businessandcontractorservices/businessandcommercialsavings/csrp) , Virtual Peaker is one of the aggregators participating in a new DER program to lessen energy use and reduce the potential need for [new infrastructure](https://virtual-peaker.com/blog/utility-infrastructure-legislation/) . ## **DER Program Successes** With these three customers and many more, managing and maximizing storage is one of the keys to success. The accompanying [Rocky Mountain Institute](https://rmi.org/) graph shows just how important battery storage is, with up to 13 services that they can provide to customers, utilities, and the ISO. ## **DER Program Conclusion** Virtual Peaker’s [BYOD](https://virtual-peaker.com/solutions/bring-your-own-device/) programs can provide a range of benefits for customers, the power system, and the environment. With the challenges faced by the modern utility, and booming EV, DER, and demand flexibility markets, finding reliable energy alternatives is more critical than ever. ### Learn More About How Our Tech Can Help You. [Let’s Talk](https://virtual-peaker.com/demo-request/) About The Author [https://virtual-peaker.com/author/jeff-quigley/](https://virtual-peaker.com/author/jeff-quigley/) Jeff is the VP of Sales for Virtual Peaker. He has spent his entire career in energy and data analytics where he has led teams working with utilities, government agencies, oil and gas companies, and financial institutions to help drive growth strategy and manage energy transition. He has worked with a team of analysts in developing an integrated resource plan (IRP) for a major U.S. vertically integrated utility, with a focus on load forecasting, locational marginal pricing (LMP) prediction, and long-term grid reliability. He has also managed the development of marketing and growth strategy for one of the four largest global oil and gas firms with a focus on the long-term viability of the Asian market-entry strategy. [More About Jeff](https://virtual-peaker.com/author/jeff-quigley/) Related Stories [Blog Post Nov 19, 2025 Utility Operations Teams: It’s Time to Get Pumped About Distributed Energy Resources (DERs)! For years, the energy landscape has been dominated by big, centralized generation—predictable, controllable, and neatly organized. But there’s a new […] Amber Mullaney Vice President of Marketing](https://virtual-peaker.com/blog/utility-operations-teams-its-time-to-get-pumped-about-distributed-energy-resources-ders/) [Blog Post Jul 2, 2025 Demand Flexibility & Energy Independence In 2007, the Bush administration enacted the Energy Independence and Security Act to help increase the production of renewable energy […] Syd Bishop Senior Content Specialist](https://virtual-peaker.com/blog/demand-flexibility-energy-independence/) [Blog Post Sep 11, 2024 Justice40, Equity, & Demand Flexibility It’s no secret that wealth inequality challenges the U.S. economy. According to the Economic Policy Institute, the top 1% of […] Syd Bishop Senior Content Specialist](https://virtual-peaker.com/blog/justice40-equity-demand-flexibility/) Subscribe to our blog ## Get the latest DER thought leadership, tips, and best practices in your inbox! Yes, I would like to receive Virtual Peaker blogs as well as marketing communications regarding Virtual Peaker products, services, and events. I can unsubscribe at any time.