Speed to power
Leap helps data center developers secure the power they need by transforming batteries, EV chargers, smart buildings, and other distributed energy resources (DERs) into dispatchable grid capacity. Our virtual interconnection solution gives utilities the confidence to approve new load sooner, without waiting years for new generation or grid infrastructure upgrades.
How it Works
Leap aggregates existing and new DERs installed at homes and businesses in the same local distribution area as a proposed data center, then commits that capacity to the utility as verified, dispatchable load relief. Developers can incorporate this flexible capacity into their interconnection applications to demonstrate they can offset the project’s impact on peak demand.
Because only a small fraction of existing DERs participate in demand response today, Leap can rapidly enroll untapped resources and bring verified, newly accredited capacity online in months rather than years.
Why it works
Fast, local, cost-effective, and clean. Leap’s virtual interconnection solution aligns the interests of data center developers, DER providers, utilities, and communities.
Data center developers
DER partners
Utilities and grid operators
Communities
Unlock growth without waiting years for physical infrastructure upgrades. From small facilities to hyperscalers, Leap provides access to reliable, dispatchable capacity backed by performance commitments, helping developers move faster while avoiding significant upfront infrastructure costs.
The Leap advantage
Leap combines proven technology, operational expertise, and deep market experience to activate and manage reliable distributed capacity.
Leap can tap our partner network of 100+ DER providers to source, enroll, and qualify large portfolios of DERs for new grid participation in months. Universal APIs streamline bulk enrollment, point-of-sale solutions and automatic enrollment options help partners increase participation rates, and Leap Connect reduces complexity when utility authorization is required.
Leap-powered VPPs deliver reliable grid support when and where it’s needed, performing on par with traditional power plants. Leading energy OEMs, aggregators, financiers and TPOs use Leap’s performance analytics and optimization tools to build and operate high-performing VPPs.
Data center growth is concentrating in some of the country’s most complex and capacity-constrained energy markets. Leap brings years of experience operating VPPs in PJM, New England, California, and Texas, with a deep understanding of the local market rules, utility requirements, and operational conditions that determine how DERs are monetized.
