ConnectedSolutions (MA, RI & CT) $275/kW-Year Battery VPP Complete Guide
ConnectedSolutions in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut is the gold standard of US Virtual Power Plants: paying $225 to $275 per average kW dispatched during summer events, locked in for 5 full years—plus eligibility for a 0% interest Mass Save HEAT Loan.
1. Annual & 5-Year VPP Earnings Breakdown by Battery Size
Open Interactive VPP Calculator →Compensation Formula: Paid on average kW discharged across ~30 to 60 summer peak events (June 1 – Sept 30, 3 PM – 8 PM)
| Home Battery Configuration | Estimated Annual VPP Payout | 5-Year Cumulative Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1x Battery (5.0 kW Continuous 3-Hour Dispatch) | $1,375 / yr | $6,875 Guaranteed |
| 2x Batteries (10.0 kW Continuous 3-Hour Dispatch) | $2,750 / yr | $13,750 Guaranteed |
| 3x Batteries (15.0 kW Continuous 3-Hour Dispatch) | $4,125 / yr | $20,625 Guaranteed |
2. VPP Dispatch Rules, Backup Reserves & Aggregator Fine Print
- 1How ConnectedSolutions Calculates Your Average kW Payout: If an event lasts 3 hours (e.g., 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM) and your 13.5 kWh battery exports 10.5 kWh uniformly over those 3 hours, your average export rate is 10.5 kWh ÷ 3 hours = 3.5 kW (earning 3.5 × $275 = $962.50/yr). A dual-battery 27 kWh system exporting 21 kWh over 3 hours averages 7.0 kW ($1,925/yr)!
- 2Zero Winter Events (Following Recent Program Updates): ConnectedSolutions focuses almost exclusively on the June–September ISO-NE summer cooling peak, leaving 100% of your battery capacity untouched for winter Nor’easter snowstorms!
- 3Stacking with 0% Mass Save HEAT Loan: Enrolling in ConnectedSolutions qualifies Massachusetts homeowners to finance their home battery using a 0% APR 7-year Mass Save HEAT Loan.
Dual High-Output LFP Battery Bank (27kWh–28.6kWh) for Maximum 3-Hour kW Average
Mass Save & Rhode Island Energy ConnectedSolutions Daily Dispatch VPP FAQ
Why does a 2-battery system earn more than double a 1-battery system in ConnectedSolutions?
Because ConnectedSolutions events last 2.5 to 3 hours, a single 13.5 kWh battery has to throttle its output down to ~3.6 kW so it doesn’t run empty before the 3-hour window ends. Two batteries allow the inverter to push a full 7.2 to 9.6 kW for all 3 hours.
How are ConnectedSolutions payments delivered to the homeowner?
Payments are issued annually at the end of the summer season via check, ACH direct deposit, or bill credit through your battery manufacturer’s VPP portal.