What happened
California lawmakers passed Senate Bill 913, directing regulators to update Resource Adequacy rules so customer-owned batteries, bidirectional EV charging and other distributed energy resources can participate more directly in grid reliability markets.
What this means for homeowners
For California households with batteries or compatible EV charging, broader virtual power plant participation can create new compensation pathways beyond simple self-consumption. Final program rules, device eligibility and utility implementation will determine the actual homeowner value.
Key points
- SB 913 targets customer-sited batteries, bidirectional EVs and other flexible home energy resources.
- The bill directs California regulators to modernize Resource Adequacy treatment of distributed resources.
- The practical value for homeowners will depend on final CPUC rules, metering and compensation structures.
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