How do I apply for a retail energy storage incentive?

Contractors and Builders can apply for this program separately through the NYSERDA Portal . The Retail Energy Storage Incentives are available for new commercial scale distributed (retail) energy storage projects up to 5 megawatts (MW) that are either located behind a customer’s electric meter or interconnected directly to the distribution network.

How are incentives provided for residential and retail energy storage projects?

Incentives for all residential and retail storage projects are provided through a network of participating contractors approved under the Residential and Retail Energy Storage Incentive program who contract directly with the customer. The program breaks out incentives geographically by sector and region in the Megawatt hour (MWh) Block Dashboards.

Are battery storage projects eligible for energy storage incentives?

The Program Manual [PDF] provides a full list of project eligibility and requirements. For battery storage systems above five MW of AC power, projects could be eligible for incentives through the Bulk Energy Storage Program. Additional details on both the Residential and Retail Energy Storage Incentive are available in the program manual [PDF].

Does PSEG Long Island offer a residential energy storage incentive?

The Program Manual [PDF] provides a full list of project eligibility and requirements. Contractors installing residential energy storage in PSEG Long Island are eligible to apply for the Long Island Single-Family Residential Storage Incentive which are governed through the NY-Sun Program Manual [PDF].

What are the benefits of a residential storage system?

Residential storage: Primarily used for home resiliency to deliver back-up power, these systems can also shift energy consumption to off-peak hours and integrate home solar for a low-cost clean energy supply. Residential storage systems can be eligible for Inflation Reduction Act tax credits.

How do I become an energy storage participating contractor?

To become an energy storage participating contractor, you must submit an online contractor application . Contractors will be evaluated based on their experience, their customer references, and performance in this or other New York State or utility programs.