New Initiative Aims to Make Distributed Energy Resources Accessible to All Households
By
Amanda Barker
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Summary
The article discusses the changing energy system and the emergence of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) such as smart thermostats, window heat pumps, battery storage, and plug-in solar. These technologies help households lower energy bills, improve resilience, and support a cleaner electric grid. The organization is launching a new initiative to ensure these cost-saving, resilient energy technologies are accessible to all households regardless of income or housing type, aiming to leave no one behind in the clean energy transition.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledThe energy system is changing.
Emerging Distributed Energy Resources (DERs)—like smart thermostats, window heat pumps, battery storage, and plug-in solar—can all help households lower energy bills, improve resilience, and support a cleaner, more affordable electric grid.
As the energy system evolves, we are working to ensure that no one is left behind.
We are launching a new initiative to bring cost-saving, resilient energy technology to all households—regardless of income or housing type.
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