Austin Energy Power Partner Battery Pilot
Participating utilities:
Austin Energy
Available States:
Tigo products
EI Battery
Battery storage for grid outages and energy bill management in modular package that easily connects with the EI Inverter.
GO Battery (US)
Battery storage for grid outages and energy bill management in modular package that easily connects with the Tigo Inverter - for US markets.
EI Inverter (US)
A battery storage ready hybrid inverter that can be AC or DC coupled for new or retrofit solar installations
ATS
ATS enables essential load backup or whole home backup in the event of a power grid loss
Program summary
Combine an Enrollment Incentive with Annual Grid-Support Payments
Austin Energy's Power Partner Battery Pilot rewards eligible residential battery owners for helping manage local electricity demand.
How the Program Works
Qualifying new systems can receive a $500 enrollment incentive, while ongoing performance is compensated at $75 per average kW-year. The pilot may call up to 40 events per year.
What to Know
- Solar is not required, but the battery system must be customer-owned.
- The system must be installed by a participating contractor.
- The upfront payment includes a three-year participation commitment.
Review the official pilot website for current capacity, contractor, and equipment requirements.
Steps to enroll
Enrollment is easy and done entirely through the Tigo EI App or EI Portal
- Confirm the Tigo system is installed, commissioned, connected to the internet, and approved for interconnection.
- Open the Tigo EI App or EI Portal
- Click Battery Incentive Programs from the systems dashboard section (under Today and Lifetime Metrics)
- Select the available program, review the details, complete the enrollment form, and submit it for approval.
If needed, use the detailed Battery Incentive Program Enrollment Guide to confirm eligibility and steps with screenshots. Program availability, equipment eligibility, and final approval are determined by the utility or program administrator.