Austin Energy Power Partner Battery
Get Rewarded for Helping to Build a Resilient Austin
What is the Austin Energy Power Partner Program?
The Austin Energy Power Partner Battery program is a grid services initiative from Austin Energy that rewards homeowners for sharing their FranklinWH aPower battery capacity to support a more resilient Texas electric grid. Austin Energy customers can earn upfront and performance-based incentives by allowing their batteries to discharge during periods of high electricity demand.
During the program season, from January 1 through December 31, FranklinWH customers can earn $75 per kW, based on the average kilowatt output delivered by their battery system across all events and hours in the virtual power plant (VPP) season, in addition to the upfront $500 incentive for any new system installed after 2/18/2025.
The Power Partner Battery Program helps reduce peak electricity demand, lower air pollution, and decrease overall energy costs for the community.
How Do
the Incentives Work?
Homeowners with Austin energy are eligible for the Austin Energy Power Partner Battery incentive, which offers up to $500 for every new system installed after 2/18/2025.
For a FranklinWH System with a single aPower 2 or aPower S, this could amount to approximately $500 upfront incentive. Additionally, during the program season (January 1 – December 31), enrolled customers will earn $75 per kW based on the average kW production delivered by the system across all hours and events during the program season.
Incentive amounts vary depending on the power capacity of the system and the average performance throughout the season. For more information, please contact Austin Energy.
Application Process
Step 1
Step 1
Confirm you are eligible for the Austin Energy Power Partner Battery Program.
Step 2
Step 2
Get your FranklinWH System installed by a FranklinWH Certified Installer and apply for the Power Partner Battery Program through the FranklinWH App after system commissioning. Eligible homeowners will see the Power Partner Battery enrollment form under Virtual Power Plants icon in the app's setting tab. Learn More >
Step 3
Step 3
By enrolling in Power Partner Battery Program, you will be rewarded for allowing program administrators to use the energy stored in your battery at times of high demand.
Step 4
Step 4
The utility will be responsible for issuing the payment by the end of the year. Please contact Austin Energy for more information.
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