Virtual Power Plant USA

None (not in an ISO/RTO wholesale market)

Virtual power plants in Nevada

Nevada is served mainly by NV Energy, outside the organized ISO/RTO markets. NV Energy runs a smart thermostat demand response program, and its storage incentive pays more for battery owners on time-of-use rates. No battery-dispatch VPP program from NV Energy was confirmed.

2 programs: 2 open. Checked October 2, 2026.

Smart thermostatopen

NV Energy PowerShift Flex Response (thermostats)

During 'rush hour' events, enrolled thermostats adjust by up to 4 degrees F to reduce use, and customers can override at any time.

Run by
NV Energy (with Renew Home / Rush Hour Rewards)
Where
NV Energy
Devices
smart thermostats (e.g. Google Nest)
Who can join
NV Energy customers with central air conditioning.
What it pays
$50 one-time bill credit for enrolling; $5 monthly credit for joining at least 50% of events (up to $20 a year); a $100 enrollment incentive may apply depending on location.
Sources

Last checked 2026-10-02

State or utility incentiveopen

NV Energy Residential Energy Storage Incentive

An upfront incentive for adding a battery to a home with solar or other renewables, with a higher incentive for customers on a time-of-use rate.

Run by
NV Energy
Where
NV Energy
Devices
home batteries (4-100 kW) paired with renewables
Who can join
Systems 4-100 kW at sites that have or will install renewable generation.
What it pays
On a TOU rate: the lesser of $0.19/Wh, 50% of equipment cost or $3,000. Without TOU: the lesser of $0.095/Wh, 50% of equipment cost or $1,500.

Note: The brochure isn't dated, and current availability couldn't be confirmed; treat status as unconfirmed. It isn't a dispatch program.

Sources

Last checked 2026-10-02

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