Virtual power plants in New York

Con Edison Smart Usage Rewards

Customers enroll each season with an independent 'Smart Usage Partner', which pays them for cutting electricity use during summer demand events.

Run by

Con Edison

Where

Con Edison

Devices

any load reduction: thermostats/AC, appliances (no specific device required)

Who can join

Active Con Edison electric account with a smart meter; rewards are earned May 1-September 30.

What it pays

Amount set by the chosen partner; Con Edison doesn't publish a rate.

Last checked 2026-10-02

National Grid NY ConnectedSolutions - Batteries

National Grid signals enrolled batteries to discharge during summer peak demand, and owners are paid for average performance.

Run by

National Grid

Where

National Grid (upstate New York)

Devices

home batteries

Who can join

National Grid NY customers with a home battery and a working internet connection.

What it pays

$50 per average kW performed over the summer (National Grid says customers earn about $180 per summer on average).

Last checked 2026-10-02

NYSERDA Residential Energy Storage Incentive

A fixed upfront incentive per kWh of battery capacity, paid first-come-first-served through participating contractors. Long Island (PSEG Long Island) has separate terms.

Run by

NYSERDA

Devices

home batteries (up to 25 kWh)

Who can join

New or existing homes in New York; up to 25 kWh per installation.

Note: Per-kWh amounts are published on NYSERDA's dashboard, which wasn't checked.

Last checked 2026-10-02