Google Partners with Voltus to Fund Virtual Power Plant for Data Centers

Executive Briefing

• Signs Google as first named customer under Voltus's 'Bring Your Own Capacity' program for grid flexibility
• Aggregates up to 100 MW of distributed energy resources—EVs, smart thermostats—within the PJM eastern grid
• Targets operational launch in 2027, with Google funding setup costs to offset data center energy demand
• Highlights participation risk: California EV charging study showed only 4.6% enrollment even with $40 monthly incentive
• Reflects broader push as regulation and market mechanisms emerge to incentivize data center demand flexibility