Wattsmart batteries

Get paid for enrolling a qualifying battery

If you've installed a solar system with backup battery storage, you can participate in our Wattsmart® Battery program. We'll automatically manage your battery as part of our smart power grid.

BENEFITS 

  • Get an upfront rebate when you enroll.
  • Earn ongoing bill credits.
  • Optimize your solar energy. 
  • Help create a healthier environment.
  • Keep electricity prices among the nation's lowest.

Incentives and eligibility

Rebates and incentives

Based on battery output in kilowatts (kW)

Residential battery incentives are $400/kW with a cap of $2,000 per household.

Sonnen Core

4.8 kW x $400
1 battery = $1,920
2 batteries = $2,000
3 batteries = $2,000

Sonnen Eco

7.2 kW x $400 = $2,000

Sonnen Core+

4.8 kW/up to 3-stacked batteries
1 battery = $1,920
2 batteries = $2,000
3 batteries = $2,000

Sonnen EcoLinx

30 kW/up to 6-stacked batteries
1 battery = $15,000

SolarEdge

5 kW x $400
1 battery = $2,000
2 batteries = $2,000

Fortress Power Envy True 8kW Based Systems
(paired with a minimum of 2-eFlex 5.4 batteries or 1-eVault Max 18.5 battery)

8 kW x $400 = $2,000

Fortress Power Envy True 12kW Based Systems 
(paired with a minimum of 3-eFlex 5.4 batteries or 1-eVault Max 18.5 battery)

12 kW x $400 = $2,000

Torus Station Core with 8kW inverter

5 kW battery system = $2,000
10 kW battery system = $2,000
15 kW battery system = $2,000

Torus Station Core with 16kW inverter

10 kW battery system = $2,000
15 kW battery system = $2,000

Torus Station Core with 24kW inverter

15 kW battery system = $2,000

FranklinWH aPower X

5kW x $400 = $2,000

Franklin WH aPower 2

10kW x $400 = $2,000

Multiple batteries are capped at $2,000 per household.

Commercial battery incentives are $500/kW.

Qualifying Residential Batteries

  • Sonnen Core
  • Sonnen Eco
  • Sonnen EcoLinx
  • SolarEdge Energy Bank
  • Fortress Power Envy True
  • Torus Station Core
  • FranklinWH aPower X
  • FranklinWH aPower 2

Batteries must have the ability to integrate with Rocky Mountain Power’s distributed battery grid management program, including 30-second interval data, via IEEE2030.5.

For information about commercial battery options, please inquire with an email to Battery@RockyMountainPower.net

PROGRAM STEPS

  1. Work with a certified installer to provide an estimate for an eligible battery system.
  2. Once you've decided to move ahead, your installer submits a customer generation application.
  3. You and your installer receive an approval email from Rocky Mountain Power.
  4. Your system is installed.
  5. Installer applies to the Wattsmart Battery Program via this website.
  6. We work with the battery manufacturer to confirm that your battery is operating correctly.
  7. You receive the upfront incentive check by mail, Venmo or PayPal.

RESOURCES & CONTACTS

Review the customer information handout. Questions? Email us.
Are you a battery manufacturer? Find details on participation. 
Are you a trade ally? Review the vendor information video and handout

Learn more about the program

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