Flex Batteries Enhanced Incentives
PSE’s Flex Batteries Enhanced Incentives make battery energy storage systems more accessible by offsetting the upfront equipment and installation costs. And because this lower purchase and install cost is paired with enrollment rewards (and even more rewards for participation) through PSE’s Flex Batteries program, you can save money at the time of installation and earn over the life of your system.
You may be eligible to receive up to $10,000 in enhanced incentives towards the upfront cost of your battery. In addition, earn $75 per kWh of battery storage at enrollment (up to $1,000 maximum per battery). You also earn for participating – get $.50 per kWh for your participation during Flex events.
Enhanced incentives are available to residential electric customers who work with a Recommended Energy Professional to connect an eligible battery system to PSE's grid that meets the requirements of either Pathway A or Pathway B.
Find out if you qualify below.
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How do I qualify? Pathway A
Residential electric customers might qualify for enhanced incentives through Pathway A for reasons including limited income, lack of access to food and health care, the language you speak, disability, or other factors.
What am I eligible for? You may be eligible for up to $10,000 in enhanced incentives or 100% of eligible equipment and installation costs covered, in addition to incentives through Flex Batteries.
How do I qualify for enhanced incentives?
You may qualify for Pathway A in a number of ways including- Your income
- If you receive your own monthly bill and your monthly income is less than the limits for your county, you can use the tool below to find out if you qualify
- If you are already enrolled in PSE’s Bill Discount Program
- If you have a registered medical device with PSE
- If you have a referral letter from a community-based organization
- If you are a housing provider applying on behalf of a qualified future tenant
Use this form to find out if your income qualifies you for enhanced incentives
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How do I qualify? Pathway B
Residential electric customers experiencing reliability concerns and living on a specific area of PSE’s grid may be eligible for enhanced equipment and installation incentives through Pathway B.
What am I eligible for? You may be eligible for up to $5,000 in enhanced incentives or 100% coverage of eligible equipment and installation costs, in addition to incentives through Flex Batteries.
How do I qualify for enhanced incentives? Contact us at der@pse.com to see if you qualify and to learn more about the enhanced incentives available to you.
Enhanced Incentives FAQs
How much does a home battery system cost?
Home battery systems can be a significant investment. A basic system can start at $15,000. Depending on your home energy needs, required electrical upgrades, permits, and installation costs, the final cost may be higher. Our Enhanced Incentives are designed to help offset the initial costs of the system and installation, but will not cover the entire system cost.
How do I check if I qualify for enhanced equipment and installation incentives?
You must meet the following general eligibility requirements for Flex Batteries:
- You are a PSE residential electric customer
- Your battery is interconnected to PSE’s grid
- You have an eligible battery system
To qualify for enhanced incentives, you will work with your installer to submit eligibility documents to PSE as part of the application process. Eligibility documents can include:
- Current enrollment in PSE’s Bill Discount Program
- Submittal of an income self-attestation form
- Registered medical device with PSE
- Referral letter from a community based organization, or
- Verification that your battery is located on a specific area of PSE’s grid
You can use the tools above or contact us at der@pse.com to see if you qualify and to learn more.
Can I receive Enhanced Incentives for adding batteries to my existing battery system?
No – the Enhanced Incentives are offered for first-time battery installations only.
How do I apply for Enhanced Incentives?
Your Recommended Energy Professional applies for Enhanced Incentives on your behalf prior to your battery purchase and installation.
How do I receive Enhanced Incentives?
You receive Enhanced Incentives in the form of a reduced upfront cost for your battery from a Recommended Energy Professional. PSE reimburses your Recommended Energy Professional.
How do I participate in Flex Batteries?
Start by installing an eligible battery:
- Contact one of PSE’s Recommended Energy Professionals (REPs)
- Your installer will work with you to purchase an eligible battery
- Your installer will also help you apply for any applicable incentives
Interconnect and install your battery system:
- Your installer will work with you to interconnect and install your battery
Enroll your battery and begin to participate in events and earn rewards:
- Once your battery is fully installed, has an interconnection agreement with PSE, and is online, you will be able to enroll in Flex Batteries
How do I get a referral letter from a community-based organization?
If you are receiving services or assistance from a community-based organization, you can request that the organization write a letter referring you to the program. You will then provide that letter to your installer to submit as part of your final application package. A letter template is available here. Questions? Please contact der@pse.com
Can Community-based organizations, government agencies and Tribal entities that provide housing apply?
Yes. Community-based organizations, government agencies and Tribal entities that provide housing to historically underrepresented communities may be eligible to receive funding towards the upfront equipment and installation cost of a battery installed on property that they own.
Eligible applicants are:
- Community-based organizations, government agencies and Tribal entities that provide housing to historically underrepresented communities
- Applicants who can showcase how battery energy storage systems will be used to directly benefit historically underrepresented communities
- Applicants that own, operate, or build single-family residential properties that have a PSE electric account
Additional requirements of projects include:
- Battery systems must also agree to enroll and participate in PSE’s Flex Batteries Program
- Projects must separately apply for and complete interconnection to PSE’s electrical system
You can find answers to additional frequently asked questions related to Flex Batteries on our FAQ page. Still have questions? Please contact our Energy Advisors.
Have questions not answered here?
You can find answers to additional frequently asked questions related to Flex Batteries on our FAQ page. Still have questions? Please contact our Energy Advisors.
Community Engagement Report
PSE strives to empower historically disenfranchised customers in the cleaner energy transition by providing the opportunity to co-design the next iteration of our customer programs. We are building procedural equity into our work and creating space for collaboration between customers and utilities to create inclusive, accessible cleaner energy programs and resources. From September 2022 through May 2023, PSE conducted community engagement on future distributed energy resource (DER) programs, including batteries, solar installations, and demand response (DR) programs. We listened in focus groups, workshops, and surveys to better understand the benefits and barriers customers may face when it comes to DER products to ensure future program design can alleviate these barriers and maximize the desired benefits.
Have questions about PSE’s Flex Batteries program and how to get started? Energy Advisors are here to help.
Request a list of PSE Recommended Energy Professionals (REPs) who can help you get started.