The Connecticut Green Bank has partnered with GoodLeap, a leading finance and technology platform for sustainable home solutions, to roll out a statewide AI-powered Virtual Power Plant (VPP) initiative. The program will aggregate residential solar and energy storage systems through Connecticut’s Energy Storage Solutions program to lower costs for homeowners, improve grid stability, and advance the state’s clean energy goals.
AI Meets Clean Energy
At the core of this effort is GoodLeap’s proprietary GoodGrid software, the fastest-growing VPP network in the U.S. Integrated with utility Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems (DERMS), the technology can coordinate thousands of home solar and battery systems into a single responsive network. This enables:
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Peak demand reduction to relieve grid strain
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Deferred infrastructure investments for utilities
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Lower overall energy costs by avoiding expensive peak-time power generation
Benefits for Homeowners
Eligible Connecticut residents will be able to:
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Earn monthly cash rewards through GoodGrid
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Access clean, resilient energy solutions
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Participate in grid services without sacrificing comfort or convenience
“Together with GoodLeap, we are working to ensure that Connecticut residents — especially those in vulnerable communities — benefit from clean, resilient, and affordable energy solutions,” said Bryan Garcia, President and CEO of the Connecticut Green Bank. “We saw GoodLeap leading on VPPs in other states around the country and felt that their technology, products and services were needed in Connecticut to help our families realize the benefits of these distributed energy resources. This initiative will bring new resources to homeowners and ratepayers while supporting our state’s climate and energy goals.”
“We are thrilled to work with the Connecticut Green Bank to scale residential clean energy and energy storage solutions across the state,” said Daniel Lotano, Chief Operating and Strategy Officer at GoodLeap. “Our technology has already helped tens of thousands of homeowners across the United States earn money for supporting a more reliable grid, and we’re glad to bring our AI powered VPP software and our deep residential customer expertise to Connecticut.”
Equitable Access & Community Engagement
The Green Bank will provide technical assistance to streamline project development and interconnection while also leading stakeholder outreach to ensure equitable participation.
The Energy Storage Solutions program is overseen by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, funded by electric ratepayers, and jointly administered by the Connecticut Green Bank, Eversource, and UI.
