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Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island homeowners are earning $1,000+ per year in demand response revenue by letting their battery help the grid during peak summer events. No effort required after enrollment.
$275/kW
MA Rate
$225/kW
CT Rate
$250/kW
RI Rate
$1,375/yr
10 kWh Battery
Last updated: February 2026 | Rates reflect current utility filings
Quick Answer
ConnectedSolutions pays battery owners $225-$275 per kW of discharge capacity each summer for responding to peak demand events. A typical 10 kWh battery earns $1,375-$1,650/year depending on your state. Events run June through September, totaling 30-60 hours per season. Your battery handles everything automatically after enrollment, and a 20% backup reserve is always protected.
ConnectedSolutions is a utility-run demand response program available in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. During peak summer events (June through September), your home battery discharges to the grid to reduce strain during the hottest afternoons when air conditioning pushes demand to its highest levels.
In return, your utility pays you per kW of "dispatch capacity" your battery provides. Events are called day-ahead, last 2-4 hours each, and total 30-60 hours per summer season. Your battery handles participation automatically through its firmware, so after enrollment there is nothing you need to do.
Historically, utilities would fire up expensive, polluting "peaker plants" to meet summer demand spikes. ConnectedSolutions is the cleaner, cheaper alternative: instead of building new power plants, the utility pays thousands of battery owners to collectively shave the peak. For homeowners, the economics are compelling. Your battery sits idle most of the time anyway. ConnectedSolutions puts it to work during a handful of summer hours and pays you $1,000+ for the privilege.
Season: June - September
Events occur only during summer peak demand months.
30-60 event hours per summer
Each event lasts 2-4 hours, typically 2-7 PM on hot weekday afternoons.
Backup reserve always protected
You set a 20% minimum reserve. If a real outage occurs, the battery immediately switches to backup mode.
Fully automatic after enrollment
Battery firmware handles event participation. You receive a day-ahead notification and can opt out if needed.
With the residential ITC expired in 2026, ConnectedSolutions revenue is now one of the most important financial benefits of home battery ownership. It directly offsets your battery cost with annual income.
Rates are per kW of enrolled discharge capacity per summer season (June-September). The "Typical 10 kWh Battery" column shows estimated annual revenue for a standard 10 kWh battery with 4 kW dispatch capacity.
| State | Utility | Rate ($/kW/yr) | Typical 10 kWh Battery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | Eversource / National Grid | $275 | $1,375/yr |
| Connecticut | Eversource CT / UI | $225 | $1,125/yr |
| Rhode Island | Rhode Island Energy | $250 | $1,250/yr |
Eversource / National Grid
Eversource CT / UI
Rhode Island Energy
A 10 kWh battery has approximately 4 kW of continuous discharge capacity (10 / 2.5 = 4). In Massachusetts at $275/kW: 4 kW x $275 = $1,100 per summer. With a 13.5 kWh Powerwall (5.4 kW dispatch): 5.4 x $275 = $1,485 per summer.
Enter your battery details below to estimate your annual ConnectedSolutions revenue and 10-year earnings projection.
Discharge capacity: 13.5 kWh / 2.5 = 5.4 kW
Formula: 5.4 kW x $275/kW = $1,485/season
$1,485
Per Summer Season
5.4 kW
Discharge Capacity
$124
Monthly Equivalent
$14,850
10-Year Revenue
10 years of ConnectedSolutions = $14,850. That significantly offsets your battery investment and can cut battery payback to 7-9 years when combined with backup value and solar self-consumption.
The real power of ConnectedSolutions is how it stacks with other programs. Massachusetts homeowners with solar + battery can layer three separate revenue streams to dramatically accelerate battery payback. Each program compensates for a different service, so there is no double-dipping: they all apply simultaneously.
Your battery earns demand response payments during summer peak events. The utility pays you per kW of discharge capacity for helping reduce grid strain during the hottest afternoons.
~$1,375/yr
10 kWh battery in MA
Charge your battery from solar during low-rate hours and discharge during peak time-of-use hours. The rate spread generates additional value from your stored energy year-round.
~$400-600/yr
Varies by utility rate structure
Massachusetts SMART program provides additional payments for solar + battery systems. The battery adder compensates for pairing storage with solar generation capacity.
~$200-400/yr
If paired with solar in MA
ConnectedSolutions
$1,375/yr
Net Metering Arbitrage
~$500/yr
SMART Adder
~$300/yr
Total Annual
~$2,175/yr
At roughly $2,000-$2,375/year from combined revenue streams, a $15,000 battery can pay for itself in approximately 6-7 years from demand response and stacking alone, before counting backup power value during outages.
Most major residential battery brands are approved for ConnectedSolutions. The battery must be grid-connected, and the inverter must support grid services mode. All batteries must be enrolled through an approved installer.
| Battery | Capacity | Notes | Eligible |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Powerwall 3 | 13.5 kWh | Most popular choice | |
| Enphase IQ Battery 5P | 5 kWh (stackable) | Modular design | |
| Enphase IQ Battery 10P | 10 kWh (stackable) | Modular design | |
| SolarEdge Energy Bank | 9.7 kWh | Pairs with SolarEdge inverters | |
| Generac PWRcell | 9-18 kWh | Flexible capacity | |
| Franklin WH (aPower) | 13.6 kWh | Whole-home capable | |
| sonnen ecoLinx | 10-20 kWh | Premium smart battery |
Tesla Powerwall 3
13.5 kWh — Most popular choice
Enphase IQ Battery 5P
5 kWh (stackable) — Modular design
Enphase IQ Battery 10P
10 kWh (stackable) — Modular design
SolarEdge Energy Bank
9.7 kWh — Pairs with SolarEdge inverters
Generac PWRcell
9-18 kWh — Flexible capacity
Franklin WH (aPower)
13.6 kWh — Whole-home capable
sonnen ecoLinx
10-20 kWh — Premium smart battery
Enrollment required: All batteries must be enrolled through an approved installer. NuWatt is an approved ConnectedSolutions installer and handles the entire enrollment process, firmware configuration, and utility portal registration for all customers.
Step 1
The utility identifies a high-demand day and sends you a text or email notification with the event window for tomorrow. Typical events are called for hot weekday afternoons.
Step 2
Your battery management system pre-charges the battery to 100% (from solar or grid) in preparation for the event. This happens automatically overnight or in the morning.
Step 3
During the event window, your battery discharges to the grid at its enrolled capacity to help reduce peak demand strain. Each event lasts 2-4 hours. No action required from you.
Step 4
Once the event ends, your battery returns to its normal operating mode and recharges from solar (or grid overnight). Solar owners typically have a full battery again by next morning.
Step 5
Your seasonal payment is calculated based on your enrolled kW capacity and credited to your utility account. Most homeowners see credits within 60-90 days after the summer season ends.
30-60 hours
per summer season
2-7 PM
typical event window
Day-ahead
notification before every event
Homeowners typically do not notice anything during an event. Your battery handles participation automatically. If you have solar, your panels continue producing as normal. The only difference is your battery is discharging stored energy to the grid instead of to your home during the 2-4 hour event window. After the event ends, your battery recharges and returns to its normal daily cycle.
NuWatt installs a qualifying battery (Tesla Powerwall, Enphase, SolarEdge, etc.) at your home. We size and configure the system with ConnectedSolutions in mind from day one.
NuWatt registers your battery through your utility's demand response enrollment portal. We handle all the paperwork, interconnection, and compliance requirements.
Your battery firmware is updated to support demand response commands from the utility. We configure the management platform and set your backup reserve preferences.
Your battery starts participating in ConnectedSolutions events when the summer season opens. You receive day-ahead notifications for each event.
After the September season closes, your ConnectedSolutions earnings are credited to your utility account. Monitor your revenue through your battery app.
NuWatt is an approved ConnectedSolutions installer. We manage the entire process from battery installation through ConnectedSolutions enrollment. You do not need to contact your utility or navigate their portal yourself.
The most common concern homeowners have is: "Will my battery be empty when I actually need it for backup?" The short answer is no. Here is why ConnectedSolutions and whole-home backup work together, not against each other.
Without ConnectedSolutions, your battery sits at full charge for hundreds of hours during summer, waiting for an outage that may never come. ConnectedSolutions puts that idle capacity to work during 30-60 hours per summer and pays you $1,000+ annually for it.
The risk profile is extremely low: events occur on hot, clear summer afternoons, which are the least likely time for power outages. Storm-driven outages (the most common type) are predictable day-ahead, giving you time to opt out and keep your battery fully charged.
Think of it as your battery moonlighting during its off-hours. It still does its primary job (backup power) while earning you demand response revenue on the side.
Typical reserve settings for ConnectedSolutions participants:
20%
Standard reserve
30%
Conservative reserve
100%
Opt out before storms
We'll show you exactly how much your battery can earn through ConnectedSolutions, net metering, and SMART (if applicable). Free quote, no commitment. NuWatt handles the entire enrollment process.