Xcel Energy Aggregator Virtual Power Plant Program

Participating utilities: 
Xcel Energy / Public Service Company of Colorado
Available States: 
Colorado
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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.

Program availability through Tigo is coming soon.

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

Use the Battery Incentive Program Enrollment Guide to confirm eligibility and submit an enrollment request through the Tigo EI App or EI Portal.

  1. Confirm the Tigo system is installed, commissioned, connected to the internet, and approved for interconnection.
  2. Open Battery Incentive Programs in the Tigo EI App or EI Portal.
  3. Select the available program, review the details, complete the enrollment form, and submit it for approval.

Program availability, equipment eligibility, and final approval are determined by the utility or program administrator.

FAQs

Below are most frequently asked questions about this program.

What is the Xcel Energy Aggregator Virtual Power Plant Program?

Compensation varies by approved aggregator and customer offer; there is no single universal AVPP payment.

How much can a customer earn?

Event timing and dispatch requirements are defined in each aggregator's approved customer offer.

When can the battery be dispatched?

Event timing and dispatch requirements are defined in each aggregator's approved customer offer.

Who is eligible?

Eligible Xcel Energy customers must enroll through an approved aggregator using qualifying equipment.

Can Tigo customers enroll today?

Tigo enrollment for this program is coming soon. When available, follow the Tigo Battery Incentive Program Enrollment Guide.

Still have questions?

Get in touch with a Tigo representative.