BARC Electric Cooperative Battery Program
Program summary
Earn Battery Incentives with BARC Electric Cooperative
The ODEC Battery Program rewards eligible BARC Electric Cooperative members in Virginia for allowing enrolled batteries to support the grid during periods of high demand.
Program availability through Tigo is coming soon.
How the Program Works
The current published pathway combines an upfront payment based on battery nameplate power with an annual performance payment based on average power delivered during program events.
What to Know
- Events may be called during the summer season from June through September.
- Events can occur between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Eastern Time and are expected to average three hours.
- Up to 30 events may be called each year, with no more than one event per day.
- Equipment, interconnection, and provider requirements apply.
Review the official program website for current eligibility, compensation, and participation terms.
Steps to enroll
Use the Battery Incentive Program Enrollment Guide to confirm eligibility and submit an enrollment request through the Tigo EI App or EI Portal.
- Confirm the Tigo system is installed, commissioned, connected to the internet, and approved for interconnection.
- Open Battery Incentive Programs in the Tigo EI App or EI Portal.
- Select the available program, review the details, complete the enrollment form, and submit it for approval.
Program availability, equipment eligibility, and final approval are determined by the utility or program administrator.