Power Shift: A DER Showcase

See the tech + Hash out policies and next steps.

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What it is

A companion event to the consumer-focused Healthy Homes Fair, this policy-focused event hosted by Electrify DC is designed to accelerate the shift towards Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) as a tool to increase energy-affordability, stabilize the grid and allow participation in the energy market. This four-hour event includes: 

  • Hands-on showcase of latest DER technologies
  • Cross-sector discussion with homeowners and renters at the center
  • Clear insights into available policies and potential next steps
  • An exclusive tour of the Healthy Homes Fair Expo before it opens to the general public
  • Networking opportunities
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Who should attend

This event is designed for:

  • Policymakers from the 24 jurisdictions of the DC-region representing 2.4 million households
  • Regulators from Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia
  • Utilities across the DC region and beyond
  • Home renovations professionals
  • Early-adopters renters and homeowners interested in cutting-edge home energy tech
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Washington, DC - May 10, 2025: A dollhouse decorated with green home appliances asks the question “Does Your home have DERs”” is on display at the Healthy Homes Fair sign at Catholic University in Washington, DC, Saturday, May 10, 2025. CREDIT: Matt Roth (Matt Roth for Earthjustice)

Why attend

Residents are no longer just consumers of electricity. Each home can now act as a flexible asset on the grid: unlocking capacity, shifting loads, and even generating power. With DERs like solar panels, batteries, and smart controls, homes can stabilize the grid while helping reduce rising electricity rates. Harnessing local DERs has never been more urgent. Learn:

  • How cutting-edge home energy technologies can support energy affordability
  • How DER aggregation can support grid stability and households’ resilience
  • How other jurisdictions are approaching policy hurdles

Program

8:00 Registration + Coffee and pastries

9:00 Kickoff + Keynote by Allison Clements, former Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Commissioner

9:15 Balcony Solar Showcase - from Europe, a game changer for renters

9:30 Appliance-integrated Batteries Showcase by Copperhome - from heat pumps to ovens

9:45 Bidirectional Charging Showcase - EVs as batteries to power homes and grid

10:00 Big Batteries Behind the Meter Showcase - buying, renting and aggregating storage

10:15 DER Aggregators Showcase by Elastic Energy - connecting consumers and communicating with utilities

10:30 Networking + More coffee

11:00 Power Shift Panel and Q&A moderated by Nicolas Rivero, Washington Post

12:00 Lunch + Exclusive tour of Healthy Homes Fair Expo

12:45 Closing remarks + Healthy Homes Fair ribbon cutting with DC Public Service Commission Chair Emile Thompson 

Benefits of sponsoring

Whether you want to exhibit or want your brand everywhere, we have a package that meets your needs.

Washington, DC - May 10, 2025: Josh Land, from Copper, left, talks to Zee Hoke, from Washington, DC about the Charlie, Copper’s battery-equipped induction range, during the Healthy Homes Fair at Catholic University in Washington, DC, Saturday, May 10, 2025. The Charlie uses a 120V plug, which charges a battery when the stove is idle. The battery and lower volt output makes transitioning from a gas range and stove easier than completely rewiring a kitchen, plus the oven’s battery can also help power a home during a blackout. The wiring in Hoke’s home’s is not suitable for a traditional 220V electric stove, so she pre-paid for a Copper induction range, but she has to wait 2 more months. Matt Roth for Earthjustice

Educate the public

Showcase your products to the residents and policy-makers of the DC region.

Expand your network

Develop relationships with DER companies and decision makers.

Position yourself as a leader

Position your organization as a DER leader in front of professional associations, legislators from the entire DC region and nonprofits in the health and energy sectors.

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