New York Homeowners Can Get Paid To Invest In Battery Storage - CleanTechnica

New York homeowners can receive significant incentives to invest in home battery storage systems through programs supported by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and utility companies such as National Grid and Orange & Rockland Utilities. Eligible homeowners may receive around $3,000 in upfront incentives to purchase batteries like FranklinWH Energy Storage Inc’s aPower 2 or aPower S, which offer 15 kWh of usable capacity and can manage up to 20 kW of photovoltaic input. Beyond the initial rebate, utilities provide ongoing payments when the stored energy is used to support the grid during peak demand, effectively allowing homeowners to earn by participating in virtual power plant (VPP) programs. The programs facilitating these incentives include National Grid’s ConnectedSolutions and Orange & Rockland Utilities’ Smart Savers Battery Program. Homeowners enroll through certified local installers who handle permitting, installation, and utility interconnection. Installation typically takes one to two days after permits are secured, with the entire process spanning a