Post by Briggs & Stratton Energy Solutions

The grid is facing a historic surge in demand—and Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) are rewriting the energy equation. ⚡ U.S. electricity consumption is projected to grow by up to 50% by 2040. An aging grid simply cannot handle this shock alone. In our latest LinkedIn article, our VP of Energy Storage, Sequoya Cross, discusses how the industry is shifting away from centralized power toward a more agile, distributed network. 👇 Read our LinkedIn recap for the highlights, then continue to Sequoya’s full feature in the July/August 2026 issue of North American Clean Energy using the link at the end.