California Demand Side Grid Support Program
Program summary
Support California's Grid Through an Approved DSGS Provider
The California Demand Side Grid Support program pays qualified resources for reducing load or exporting energy during extreme grid conditions.
How the Program Works
Battery customers generally participate through an approved provider, aggregator, utility, or community choice aggregator. The selected participation option determines event rules, metering, payment calculations, and customer compensation.
What to Know
- DSGS is a statewide program framework rather than one universal direct-to-homeowner offer.
- The provider and participation option determine the actual customer incentive.
- Service territory, metering, and resource requirements apply.
Review the current California Energy Commission guidelines and provider offer before enrolling.
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.