FranklinWH VPP
Earn Up to $400 per Battery per Year Supporting Your Community Grid
What is
the FranklinWH VPP?
The FranklinWH VPP is a virtual power plant program operated by FranklinWH Energy Storage Inc. for existing and prospective homeowners in California with a FranklinWH System. You enroll via the FranklinWH App and you will be compensated as your FranklinWH System automatically discharges periodically to support your community grid in times of need.
VPP programs have been changing and will continue to change. The landmark Demand Side Grid Support (DSGS) program had been the best option for FranklinWH System owners, but has no funding confirmed past 2026. Other programs are currently available. The Emergency Load Reduction Program (ELRP) is funded today, and as the grid needs change the range of options will continue to evolve. However, the underlying features stay true:
Your Battery Supports Your Community Grid, and You Get Paid for It
During periods of high demand, your system discharges stored energy to reduce strain on the local grid. You are compensated for the energy you deliver.
You Earn More than Your Battery Saves You on Its Own
A FranklinWH System can already lower your bill by storing energy when power is cheap and using it when power is expensive. VPP participation pays you on top of that. FranklinWH only enrolls your system in programs that pay more than it would earn from time-of-use rate savings alone.
You Stay in Control
You can set your minimum reserve level to ensure you always have battery capacity for your household needs, including outages. You may also opt out of any individual event, and unenroll from the FranklinWH VPP at any time.
How It Works
Enroll in the FranklinWH VPP
Enroll in the VPP through the FranklinWH App. This is the only action you will be required to take, after that it will be information-only.
We Tell You Where You Stand
If we move you to a different program, you will receive an in-app notification, an email, or both, with the details of the new program. You can always reach out to your installer or the FranklinWH support team for any questions.
You Can Check Any Time
Your current program, its terms and your participation history are always visible in the FranklinWH App.
Get Rewarded
FranklinWH will distribute rewards to you via check or pre-paid gift card after funds are disbursed by the utility/ program operator. See Terms & Conditions for more details.
Program Season
Program seasons currently run between May and October with most discharge events typically clustered when power is needed the most, from July through September. However, this may change in the future and programs can run year-round.
Incentive Structure
Residential Customers
Differs based on the specific program available and on how often the grid needs to call on the batteries. Currently most homeowners can expect to earn between:
Payout Schedule
Will differ based on the specific program rules, currently most programs pay out in the spring for the previous year's participation.
What to Expect
when an event is scheduled
You will receive a notification in the app before an event is called.
You have the option to opt out of each individual event, though that may lower your earnings from the program.
After an Event
Your participation is measured and you can view your event participation metrics in the FranklinWH App.
Your aPower returns to normal operating mode.
Application Process
Frequently Asked Questions
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