Incentives are based on battery performance during peak event periods. Because the program uses a non-export configuration, batteries must discharge energy for use within the home. Members whose systems cannot fully utilize stored energy during event periods may earn lower performance-based incentives.
Home Battery Program
No. Batteries in this program are configured for non-export operation. During peak events, the battery reduces electricity drawn from the grid by supplying energy for your home. Incentives are based on the battery's ability to offset household usage during these events.
No. The Home Battery and Thermostat programs are designed to provide similar grid and energy management benefits. Because both programs provide incentives for reducing or managing electric demand, participating in both would result in overlapping incentives for the same benefit. This helps ensure program funds are distributed fairly among members.
There are two levels of incentives, both are based on the capacity of the battery of $150 per kilowatt (kW) up to $1,000 and both are paid out and mailed to the participants address.
To enroll your battery in your cooperative program, you need to meet the following criteria:
- You are a cooperative member
- Your battery is connected to a building and is installed according to utility requirements.
- Your battery is made by one of the approved manufacturers
- Your battery performs according to your interconnection agreement
Homeowners typically install a battery because they have installed a solar panel system and want to connect a battery system to their solar system, or a stand-alone battery system for energy resiliency, to have critical energy loads powered during an outage.