Your home is an energy asset
Beat your rising electric bill.
See how much your home battery could earn you, and what incentives are still available in your state.
Illustrative estimates only. Not financial advice.
Illustrative example
AZ · 27 kWhEstimated annual VPP earnings
$1,420 – $2,360
For a larger battery in a high-payment program.
Upfront bonus
$500
10-year value
~$19k
Data informed by Rewiring America, the U.S. Department of Energy, and public utility programs.
Three ways your home pays you back
Save, earn, and stay powered.
Save
Cut a rising electric bill by shifting usage away from expensive peak hours.
Earn
Get paid through Virtual Power Plant programs when your battery supports the grid.
Stay powered
Keep the lights on with backup power during outages and grid stress.
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The VPP Battery Earnings Calculator
Answer five quick questions and get an instant estimate of what a home battery could earn you, plus the real programs matched to your state and the incentives still available near you.
Live estimate
$300 – $1,800/yr
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