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title: "QuickChat Video | Turning Idle Power into Grid Strength: How Large Energy Consumers Can Support a More Resilient Grid"
description: Discover how large energy consumers can enhance grid resilience by leveraging idle capacity, exploring financial incentives, regulatory challenges, and advanced control systems in this insightful discussion.
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# [QuickChat Video | Turning Idle Power into Grid Strength: How Large Energy Consumers Can Support a More Resilient Grid](https://powersecure.com/blog/quickchat-turning-idle-power-into-grid-strength-how-large-energy-consumers-can-support-a-more-resilient-grid)

 Written by [PowerSecure](https://powersecure.com/blog/author/power-secure-author) | May 27, 2025 7:19:57 PM

 

Can standby energy resources at industrial sites, data centers, and commercial campuses do more than sit on the sidelines?

In this video, *EnergyTech* editor Rod Walton chats with Todd Jackson, vice president of development at microgrid and distributed energy developer PowerSecure, exploring ways that large-load customers can become active players in grid flexibility by leveraging their backup systems as demand-side assets.

From financial incentives to regulatory hurdles, we examine the opportunities and challenges of transforming idle capacity into a force for grid stability. Learn how advanced control systems, utility coordination, and real-world examples are reshaping how the grid—and large energy consumers—operate.

You can learn more with these additional resources: 

[Myth 1: Microgrids Cannot Be Used as a Capacity Resource to Support Utility Capacity Needs](https://powersecure.com/blog/myth-1-microgrids-cannot-be-used-as-a-capacity-resource-to-support-utility-capacity-needs)

[PowerSecure 101: Boost Energy Resilience with PowerSecure Microgrid Solutions](https://powersecure.com/blog/powersecure-101-boost-energy-resilience-with-powersecure-microgrid-solutions)

[View full post](https://powersecure.com/blog/quickchat-turning-idle-power-into-grid-strength-how-large-energy-consumers-can-support-a-more-resilient-grid)

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