Battery Storage in Ipswich, MA

Ipswich, Massachusetts homeowners are adding battery storage to protect against power outages, reduce peak electricity costs, and maximize solar savings. The local utility, Ipswich Electric Light Department, charges $0.15/kWh for residential electricity. With Massachusetts averaging 8 hours of outages per year, a home battery provides critical backup power when the grid goes down.

Ipswich homeowners enrolled in ConnectedSolutions earn $275/kW/year by dispatching stored energy during peak demand events. This demand response revenue can offset a significant portion of your battery investment over its lifetime, turning your battery into a revenue-generating asset in addition to a backup power source.

The federal residential energy storage tax credit (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025. Homeowners purchasing batteries with cash or a loan no longer receive any federal tax credit. The ConnectedSolutions is the key state-level program for Ipswich — connectedsolutions demand response pays $275/kw/year for peak shaving. Ipswich Electric Light Department adds a $750 utility battery rebate on top of state incentives.

NuWatt Energy installs battery storage systems directly in Ipswich — no subcontractors. We handle the full process: load assessment, battery sizing, installation, interconnection with Ipswich Electric Light Department, and all incentive applications. Pair with solar to charge your battery with free energy from your roof.