Xcel Energy Aggregator Virtual Power Plant Program
Participating utilities:
Xcel Energy / Public Service Company of Colorado
Available States:
Tigo products
EI Battery
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
Connect Eligible Batteries Through an Approved Xcel Energy Aggregator
Xcel Energy's Aggregator Virtual Power Plant program allows approved aggregators to combine distributed batteries and provide grid services in Colorado.
How the Program Works
The aggregator manages enrollment, battery dispatch, customer compensation, and program compliance. Incentives and event requirements vary by approved aggregator and customer offer.
What to Know
- Customers enroll through an approved aggregator.
- Equipment eligibility and incentive terms can vary by offer.
- The aggregator provides the applicable customer agreement and event rules.
Review the Xcel Energy program page and the participating aggregator's terms 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.