Smart Savers New York Battery Incentive Programs

Participating utilities:

Orange and Rockland

Available States:

New York

Enroll today

Tigo products

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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

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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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Get Started Today

👉 Log in to the Tigo EI App or Portal
👉 Find available VPP programs in your area
👉 Enroll customers and start earning incentives

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Steps to enroll

Getting started is simple with Tigo:

Step 1

Step 2

Navigate to System View → Overview

Step 3

Enroll using the program link on the right side (desktop) or scroll down (mobile)

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What Happens After Enrollment?

The utility reviews the enrollment
Customers receive confirmation and approval
Once approved, the system is enrolled in upcoming grid events
Incentives are earned based on event participation and performance

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