Battery energy storage systems are an effective way to be able to keep your home powered during an outage—and Power+ makes it easy, accessible, and affordable.
Since extended power outages are rare, Power+ also allows you to maximize the benefit from your batteries on other days of the year. By letting us optimize the charging and discharging of your battery during times of high energy demand or renewable energy oversupply, you’ll earn a bill credit for helping us reduce our wholesale power costs.
That saves everyone money, supports clean energy, and helps build energy resilience throughout our service territory.
We’re proud to offer two different ways to participate: Power+, for members new to battery energy storage, and our new Power+FLEX, for members with existing systems looking for a more flexible option.
Ready to get started with a new battery energy storage system?
Ready to start earning bill credits off your existing battery energy storage system?
Power+FLEX Application Coming Soon
“I couldn’t be more excited about the program. During the summer months my Powerwalls and solar take care of my house power needs 100%. In the fall, the Powerwalls help supplement, but I still require grid power. The program is great to be majority self-powered and helps the grid with capacity to feed power. I would highly recommend this Power+ to anyone and think everyone should sign up because it is a great deal for homeowners.”
This information is specific to Power+ participants; members interested in Power+FLEX will not have on-bill repayment and will manage their installation directly with their installer before applying for the program.
How much does Power+ cost?
How long will I be paying for the batteries and what will the cost be?
Will HCE pay me for the energy that my solar array stored in the batteries?
Is there a penalty to pay off the batteries before the 10 years is up?
After 10 years, what happens?
Why is it better to get the batteries through HCE and not purchase them on my own?
Am I eligible for federal and state tax credits on the cost of my system?
How long will it take to have the batteries installed after I am approved?
What is the purpose of a self-assessment form if you will be doing a site visit?
Do I need to be concerned about wiring if my home is older?
How long will it take before the batteries are working?
How long will my power be shut off for the installation?
Are there any safety issues with having batteries installed at my property?
For both Power+ and Power+FLEX, what happens when HCE charges and discharges your batteries?
How often will HCE be taking the stored energy from my batteries?
Will HCE initiate charging of my batteries, and if so, when?
Can I request that HCE leave me with more than 20% stored power when they pull for a peak event?
Do I have full control over my battery system when HCE is neither charging nor discharging my batteries?
Pay off your full Power+ balance by the end of your installation year for tax credit eligibility.
Power+ provides an easy and affordable option for battery energy storage by allowing members to pay off their system over 10 years on their monthly electric bill at 0% interest.
However, with new tax rules, members who are able to fully pay off their system within the year it’s installed may now be eligible for up to 40% federal and 10% state tax credits, potentially saving thousands of dollars in the long run.
Whether you choose to spread your payments out over 10 years at 0% interest or pay your entire balance off by the end of your installation year to take advantage of the tax credits, there are great benefits to both options.