California Is Testing a Different Way to Meet AI-Era Demand: Upgrade Homes, Not Just Wires
By PlugInSolarUS Editorial Team · Published 2026-09-05 · Updated September 10, 2026 · 7 min read
PG&E, Rewiring America, and Google are testing whether coordinated home devices and targeted upgrades can add local grid flexibility as electricity demand grows.
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