Connecticut Energy Storage Solutions (Active)

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Connecticut Energy Storage Solutions (Active Dispatch)

A battery rewards program now available to select Sunrun solar and battery customers in Connecticut.

Seamlessly use & export stored energy at peak demand times

Get rewarded for relieving grid strain

Keep power for backup

Having a battery just got even more rewarding

Earn rewards

LG Chem and SolarEdge systems earn $225 per battery, and Tesla systems earn $325 per battery for participating in 2025-2026. Rewards are paid in December and May.

Use and store shared power

Your battery will send power to your home and (when available) to the grid when demand is highest on up to 65 days this year. You’ll help reduce grid strain as well as the need for fossil fuel peaker plants.

Stay ready for anything

When occasionally exporting for this program, you’ll keep an automatic 20% backup reserve in case of an outage. In the event of an outage, your system won’t send any energy to the grid.

How to enroll

We will reach out to eligible customers by email or text message. Eligible Tesla customers can also enroll through the “Virtual Power Plant” section of the Tesla app.

FAQs

How long does the program last?

10 years. Details may vary from year to year, and will be communicated ahead of each year. See the terms and conditions for more information.

What rewards do I receive for participating?

For the 2025-2026 Performance Season, participants with an LG Chem or SolarEdge battery will earn $225 per battery. Participants with a Tesla system will earn $325 per battery (due to increased capacity).

Performance Season 2025-2026	LG & SolarEdge Battery	Tesla Powerwall Battery	Expected Payment Date
Summer	$200/battery	$300/battery	December 2025
Winter	$25/battery	$25/battery	May 2026
Total	$225/battery	$325/battery	-

Reward values in future years may be subject to change, and will be communicated ahead of each year. Please see the terms and conditions for more information.

When will my battery power my home or share with the grid for this program?

Your battery will send energy to your home and (when available) share to the local grid when demand is highest on up to 65 days in the 2025-2026 Performance Season. This will happen between 12PM-9PM for up to 3 hours, when Grid Events are called. On all other days, your battery will continue its default settings.

Your battery system will participate in Grid Events during the Summer and Winter seasons, according to the following schedule:

2025-2026 Performance Season	Date Range	Time Range for Grid Events	Number of Grid Events Per Season	Duration of Grid Events
Summer	June 1 - September 30	12:00PM - 9:00PM	30-60	Up to 3 hours
Winter	November 1 - March 31	12:00PM - 9:00PM	1-5	Up to 3 hours

Can I still use my battery system for backup power if there’s an outage?

Yes. On most days, your battery will keep all stored power for backup. On the days of high demand when you use or share stored power, your home battery will always reserve at least 20% capacity for backup. In addition, Sunrun watches storms closely and has set up a weather readiness setting integrated into this program. If there is an upcoming outage or storm we can track, your battery will retain its power to prepare. And of course, in the event of a power outage, your battery will not send any energy to the grid.

Can I opt out after I’ve signed up for this program?

Yes, you can opt out any time by emailing Sunrun’s Grid Services team at grid@sunrun.com. If you opt out of the program, you will no longer receive the gift card rewards.

Still have questions?

Please email our Sunrun Grid Services team at grid@sunrun.com or call us at 844-809-3745.

This program is overseen by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA), is paid for by electric ratepayers, and is administered by the Connecticut Green Bank, Eversource, and UI.