Battery Storage

Earn incentives and lower carbon emissions by enrolling a battery storage system in ConnectedSolutions.
A battery storage system in a Massachusetts residence garage

The Sponsors of Mass Save offer incentives for reducing energy use during periods of peak electricity demand.

A battery storage system operates like a rechargeable phone, tablet, or laptop battery, but on a much larger scale. Many residents use battery storage systems to be prepared for power outages.

Through ConnectedSolutions, residents receive incentives for lowering and/or shifting electricity usage during times of peak demand (like hotter days during the summer). Residents will receive $275 per kilowatt (kW) for a battery’s average contribution during summer events.

Discover additional ways to electrify your home and lower your carbon footprint.

  1. Confirm Eligibility
    View the Eligibility Tab to confirm the eligibility requirements.
  2. Purchase Eligible Equipment
    Purchase and install an eligible battery storage system from an installer. Refer to the Participating Manufacturers Tab for a list of qualified products.
  3. Enroll in ConnectedSolutions
    Enroll through your manufacturer:

    For additional information, please refer to the Program Details Overview. 

  4. Participate in the Program
    By enrolling your home battery system, you will earn incentives for allowing your Mass Save Sponsor to draw energy stored in your battery during times of peak electricity demand.
    Your Mass Save Sponsor will automatically send a signal to your system no more than 60 times per summer, with each event lasting a maximum of three hours. Summer events will occur on non-holidays between June 1 and September 30, between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
  5. Receive Incentives
    Your Mass Save Sponsor will pay $275 per kilowatt (kW) for your battery’s average contribution during summer events.
    For a typical battery capable of a 5-kW continuous contribution during these events, customers could receive up to $1,375 per year of participation. There are environmental attributes, or Clean Peak Energy Credits (CPECs), associated with your participation in ConnectedSolutions events. These are assigned to the Mass Save Sponsors and their partners, which helps the Sponsors meet their legal requirements under the Massachusetts Clean Peak Standard. This has no effect on your participation incentives
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Start your home energy efficiency journey with a no-cost virtual or in-person home energy assessment. An Energy Specialist will seek out inefficiencies, recommend upgrades, and help you access available rebates and incentives.

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Case Study: All-Electric Home in Acton

When setting out to build a new home, homeowners in Acton wanted a high level of energy efficiency and a low carbon footprint. With a ducted heat pump, heat pump water heater, solar array, and battery storage, these homeowners have an annual electric savings of 9,595 kWh.