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Virtual power plants in Utah

Most of Utah is served by Rocky Mountain Power, outside the organized ISO/RTO markets. Its Wattsmart Battery program, also offered in Idaho and Wyoming, gives an upfront incentive and yearly bill credits for letting the utility manage your battery. The program changed on June 15, 2026 in Utah.

1 programs: 1 open. Checked October 2, 2026.

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Rocky Mountain Power Wattsmart Battery

Rocky Mountain Power manages enrolled batteries to support the grid. Owners get an upfront incentive based on battery output and yearly bill credits after the first year.

Run by
Rocky Mountain Power (PacifiCorp)
Where
Rocky Mountain Power
Devices
new home batteries from approved manufacturers (IEEE 2030.5 capable)
Who can join
Newly installed approved batteries; standalone residential batteries require a time-of-use rate; 4-year commitment or the incentive must be repaid.
What it pays
Residential upfront incentive: up to $1,000 for systems under 10 kW, up to $2,000 for 10 kW or larger. Annual bill credits: $15/kW-year (max $100) in years 2-4, $50/kW-year (max $250) from year 5. Program changes took effect June 15, 2026 (Utah) and July 1, 2026 (Idaho/Wyoming).
Sources

Last checked 2026-10-02

Program terms change. Always confirm the current terms with the program before you enroll. Spot something out of date?

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