Puget Sound Energy Is Paying Customers To Get Battery Systems - CleanTechnica

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is incentivizing customers to install home battery systems by offering rebates through its Flex Batteries Program. Homeowners receive $75 per kWh of battery storage, up to $1,000, plus an additional $0.50 per kWh for participating in grid support events, up to $500 annually. This initiative aims to alleviate grid strain during peak energy demand periods and enhance grid stability in the Greater Seattle area by leveraging a network of distributed home batteries as a virtual power plant, potentially reducing the need for new natural gas peaker plants. The batteries promoted in this program are 15 kWh Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) units from FranklinWH, which can scale up to 225 kWh. Each battery weighs approximately 357-388 pounds and measures 45.2 x 29.5 x 11.8 inches, designed for wall or floor mounting. They come with a 15-year warranty and can be paired with home solar power systems