NYISO Demand Response Programs (SCR/CSRP/DLRP)
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Program summary
Earn Revenue Through New York Demand Response Programs
Eligible Tigo customers can participate through Leap in three New York demand response programs: the utility Distribution Load Relief Program (DLRP), Commercial System Relief Program (CSRP), and the NYISO Special Case Resources (SCR) capacity program. This page covers NYISO Zone I, Zone J, and Zone K. Program availability varies by utility territory: Leap offers DLRP and CSRP in Con Edison and PSEG Long Island territories, while the supplied 2026 enrollment information lists SCR through Con Edison.
How the Programs Work
DLRP supports local grid reliability and may call events with at least two hours’ notice. CSRP targets forecast peak demand and generally provides day-ahead notice. Both operate from May through September. SCR is a NYISO capacity program with summer and winter capability periods and generally provides day-ahead notice. Leap aggregates participating sites, communicates events, measures performance, and manages utility or NYISO settlement.
Incentive and Eligibility
- Leap’s 2026 estimates show annual revenue potential of approximately $16–$81 per kW-year for DLRP or CSRP, depending on utility and location.
- Leap estimates SCR annual revenue potential at approximately $86 per kW-year in Manhattan, NYISO Zone J, and $28 per kW-year in other zones, based on historical average prices.
- Residential and commercial sites with eligible battery storage, HVAC, or EV charging may qualify after utility authorization and equipment review.
- Leap requires at least 100 kW aggregated across participating utilities for DLRP and CSRP. SCR requires at least 150 kW, with 500 kW recommended. SCR may impose nonperformance penalties.
How to Enroll
Complete enrollment through Tigo and Leap before the applicable Leap deadline. Leap lists March 15 for DLRP and CSRP, March 15 for the SCR summer capability period, and September 15 for the SCR winter capability period. Follow the Battery Incentive Program Enrollment Guide for Tigo enrollment steps. Review the official NYISO demand response resources and the applicable utility’s current program rules 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.