What is energy storage through GMP?

Energy Storage through GMP improves your reliability, and also cuts costs and carbon for all customers! As part of the program, you agree to share access with GMP during peak energy times. Peaks are when there is the greatest power demand (for example, 5pm on a steamy July evening).

Does GMP offer a home battery program?

GMP already offers a home battery program in which customers can lease Tesla Powerwalls and other brands for $55 a month. Everyone wins – the customer then has backup power, and when it isn’t needed, power feeds back into the grid.

Why do I have access to GMP during peak energy times?

As part of the program, you agree to share access with GMP during peak energy times. Peaks are when there is the greatest power demand (for example, 5pm on a steamy July evening). Also energy used during peaks can be more expensive and dirty, and peaks are one of the biggest costs all GMP customers pay. Reducing demand then saves everyone money.

Does GMP offer a 'bring your own device' program?

GMP currently offers customers the ability to lease batteries from the utility or participate in a “bring your own device” program to connect a customer’s battery to the grid, but this initiative proposes providing utility-owned batteries directly to all customers, “not just those who can lease or pay for a system,” the petition says.

How do I join GMP?

Joining GMP’s program adds your stored energy to that of hundreds of other customers, which helps offset what’s needed to meet power demand during those critical times. Get started! Begin by typing in your town to see a list of installers that serve your area. Select the installer you’d like to work with and submit the signup form.