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Get a Free QuoteThree programs, one battery. ConnectedSolutions + ESS incentive + Grid Edge = maximum return on your CT battery investment.
Connecticut offers one of the strongest battery incentive packages in New England. Between upfront ESS incentives, ConnectedSolutions demand response income, and the Grid Edge Battery Incentive, your home battery can generate significant annual returns while protecting your home during outages.
Connecticut offers multiple pathways to monetize your home battery. Here are the programs available in 2026.
Eversource and United Illuminating pay you to discharge your battery during peak demand events. Summer dispatch earns the most, with winter events providing additional income. Payments based on enrolled kW capacity.
Connecticut's Energy Storage Solutions program provides upfront incentives for residential battery installations. Reduces your out-of-pocket cost and stacks with ConnectedSolutions dispatch income.
Additional state incentive for batteries installed at strategic grid locations. Properties in areas with grid congestion or high peak demand may qualify for enhanced incentive rates.
Combine ConnectedSolutions dispatch income + ESS upfront incentive + solar self-consumption savings + TOU arbitrage for maximum return on your battery investment.
Payments are based on your battery's enrolled dispatch power (kW). Both major CT utilities participate.
ISO-NE forecasts high demand. Your utility signals an upcoming dispatch event 24 hours ahead.
Your battery charges fully from solar or grid to prepare for the dispatch window.
Battery discharges above your backup reserve during the 1-3 hour event. Fully automatic.
Quarterly payments deposited based on enrolled kW capacity and dispatch performance.
ConnectedSolutions pays per kW of dispatch power. Batteries with higher power output earn more.
| Battery | Capacity | Dispatch kW | Annual Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enphase IQ 5P (1 unit) | 5 kWh | 3.84 kW | $850-$1,200 |
| Enphase IQ 5P (2 units) | 10 kWh | 7.68 kW | $1,700-$2,400 |
| Tesla Powerwall 3 | 13.5 kWh | 11.5 kW | $2,500-$3,500 |
| Franklin aPower2 | 15 kWh | 10 kW | $2,200-$3,000 |
| sonnen ecoLinx 20 | 20 kWh | 8 kW | $1,750-$2,400 |
Based on ConnectedSolutions dispatch income only. Does not include ESS upfront incentive, solar savings, or TOU arbitrage.
Connecticut's Energy Storage Solutions program reduces your out-of-pocket cost for battery storage. The incentive is applied at installation, separate from ConnectedSolutions ongoing payments.
The ESS incentive directly reduces your battery purchase price. Combined with ConnectedSolutions income, this significantly improves payback period.
Your installer must be a certified ESS Program participant. NuWatt is a certified installer and handles all ESS Program paperwork and applications on your behalf.
ESS incentive + ConnectedSolutions income + Grid Edge incentive (if eligible) + solar savings + TOU arbitrage. Connecticut rewards battery owners through multiple channels.
All major battery brands qualify for Connecticut's ESS Program and ConnectedSolutions. NuWatt installs and enrolls every model below.
Highest dispatch power for maximum ConnectedSolutions income
Modular design -- stack units to match your backup needs
American-made, LFP chemistry, 12-year warranty
10,000+ cycle life for maximum long-term value
The residential clean energy credit (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025. Connecticut compensates through the ESS Program upfront incentive and ConnectedSolutions demand response income. Third-party owned batteries may qualify for the commercial Section 48 ITC through July 4, 2026.
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Get a free quote for battery storage with ESS incentive + ConnectedSolutions enrollment. We handle installation, permitting, and all program applications.