Israel Amezcua and Ramon Heredia were initially drawn to their new home for its air conditioning, unaware of its advanced features. The property, previously showcased as a 'home of the future,' incorporates solar panels, making it a carbon-free home. The concept of virtual power plants, which harness small power sources from homes and businesses, offers a solution for energy strain during peak hours. California’s grid is often challenged in the evening, but these plants could significantly enhance energy distribution, potentially powering millions of homes by 2035.
"When I saw that this house had air conditioning, that was my number one. I didn't know we had solar panels, I didn't know this was a carbon-free home..."
"There's these small pockets of power tucked into garages or basements or homes and businesses..."
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