Performance-based incentive programs for energy storage offer rewards based on how well energy storage systems perform, typically during peak demand periods. Here are some common eligibility requirements and details for participating in these programs:
Maine Energy Storage System Program
- Eligibility: Non-residential customers such as commercial entities, nonprofits, institutions, and government facilities.
- Requirements:
- Systems must be behind the facility utility meter and located in Maine.
- Minimum system size is 20 kW.
- Must maintain 80% round-trip efficiency.
- Systems must be UL-listed or certified by another nationally recognized testing lab.
- Data collection and transmission capability is required.
Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) in California
- Eligibility: Available for residential and non-residential PG&E, SCE, SDG&E, and SoCal Gas customers.
- Requirements:
- Systems must have a single-cycle round-trip efficiency greater than 85%.
- Residential systems require at least 52 full discharges per year.
- Non-residential systems require at least 104 full discharges per year and must reduce GHG emissions by 5 kg CO2/kWh annually.
- Incentives are divided into categories like Equity Resiliency, Equity, and General Market.
Con Edison Non-Wires Solutions (NWS) Program
- Eligibility: Eligible Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) with capacities between 50 kW and 5,000 kW in the Brooklyn-Queens Demand Management area.
- Requirements:
- Systems must provide load relief over a minimum 4-hour consecutive dispatch period during summer months.
- Incentives are offered for both grid-connected and load-following systems, with specific rates based on system requirements.
General Incentive Structures
- Performance Metrics: Programs often focus on peak demand response, round-trip efficiency, and annual discharge requirements.
- Incentive Calculations: Incentives are frequently paid based on performance metrics achieved over several years.
- Eligibility Restrictions: Typically excludes residential and small business customers, except for specific programs like SGIP that include residential incentives.
These requirements highlight the complexity of energy storage incentives, which vary by region and program design to meet specific energy needs and policy goals.
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