Smart Savers New York Battery Incentive Programs
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Program summary
Earn Ongoing Incentives in New York with Tigo EI + VPP Participation
Homeowners and businesses in New York can earn recurring payments by enrolling battery systems in Virtual Power Plant (VPP) programs offered by:
- National Grid ConnectedSolutions (Upstate NY)
- Orange & Rockland Smart Savers Battery Program
With Tigo EI Inverter + Battery, customers can turn stored energy into a revenue-generating asset—while supporting grid reliability across New York.
Why This Program Matters
New York utilities are increasingly relying on distributed battery systems to meet peak demand and avoid costly infrastructure upgrades.
Instead of building new power plants, utilities now:
- Tap into residential and commercial battery systems
- Dispatch stored energy during peak events
- Compensate customers for participation
This shift creates a powerful opportunity:
Earn money from your battery year after year
Key Program Benefits
Ongoing Performance Payments
Earn incentives based on how your battery performs during grid events.
Automatic Participation
Your system responds automatically—no manual action required.
Maximize Solar + Storage Value
Store excess solar and deploy it when grid demand (and incentives) are highest.
Maintain Backup Power
Set reserve levels to ensure power is always available during outages.
Who Qualifies?
Eligibility varies slightly by utility, but generally includes:
- Customers located in:
- National Grid (Upstate NY), or
- Orange & Rockland Utilities service territory
- Installed battery storage system (typically paired with solar)
- Internet-connected and utility-controllable system
- Approved utility interconnection
- Enrollment in the applicable VPP program
Why Choose Tigo GO Optimized ESS?
Tigo EI is purpose-built for flexible, grid-integrated energy systems.
Complete Energy Platform
Inverter, battery, and energy management in one solution
Open Ecosystem
Compatible with a wide range of solar configurations
Intelligent Grid Response
Automatically participates in VPP events
Installer-Friendly Workflow
Fast setup, commissioning, and enrollment
Built for Long-Term Value
Unlike one-time rebates, these programs provide ongoing earnings tied to real grid participation.
This makes battery storage:
- More financially compelling
- Easier to sell, easier to benefit from
- A long-term asset—not just a backup solution
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.