Northern California Homeowners Can Earn Up to $6,000 With Home Battery Program

Some Northern California homeowners can now earn money by connecting a home battery system to the grid.

Eligible FranklinWH battery customers can receive upfront incentives of up to $6,000 through Ava Community Energy’s residential virtual power plant program.

How Much Money Can Homeowners Get?

• Up to $6,000 for income-qualified CARE or FERA customers
• Up to $1,080 for market-rate customers
• Ongoing payments of about $3 per kilowatt-hour of enrolled battery capacity, paid quarterly over five years

One example from the program says a homeowner enrolling 80% of a 15 kWh battery could receive about $1,080 upfront at market rates, or up to $6,000 if income-qualified, plus about $36 per month.

Who Can Apply?

The program is for homeowners in Ava Community Energy territory with an eligible FranklinWH battery system. CARE and FERA customers can qualify for the highest upfront incentive.

How the Program Works

Homeowners choose how much battery capacity to share: 40%, 60%, or 80%. The battery can send stored power to the grid during peak demand while keeping backup power for the home.

How to Apply

Homeowners should contact FranklinWH or Ava Community Energy program partners to confirm system eligibility and enroll.

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