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Con Edison (NYC & Westchester) CSRP / DLRP Battery VPP & NYSERDA Rebate Guide
Because Con Edison’s underground feeder networks in Westchester, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island face extreme summer air-conditioning strain, ConEd pays up to $25/kW-month ($1,200–$2,400/summer) for residential and small commercial batteries that dispatch during 4-hour network peak windows.
Upfront Enrollment Rebate
NYSERDA Retail Storage Incentive ($200–$250/kWh) + $5,000 NY State Tax Credit
Annual Recurring Payout
$180 – $330 / kW-Summer ($900 – $2,400/yr in high-value ConEd networks)
Dispatch Season & Window
May 1 – September 30 (4-hour call windows by ConEd network tier, e.g. 2 PM – 6 PM or 4 PM – 8 PM)
1. Annual & 5-Year VPP Earnings Breakdown by Battery Size
Open Interactive VPP Calculator →Compensation Formula: Monthly reservation payments ($18–$25/kW-mo in Tier 2 networks) + $1.00/kWh performance bonus
| Home Battery Configuration | Estimated Annual VPP Payout | 5-Year Cumulative Value |
|---|---|---|
| Westchester / Staten Island 13.5 kWh Battery (5 kW Dispatch) | $900 – $1,350 / yr | $4,500 – $6,750 |
| Dual 27 kWh Battery System (10 kW Dispatch in Tier 2 Network) | $1,800 – $2,700 / yr | $9,000 – $13,500 |
2. VPP Dispatch Rules, Backup Reserves & Aggregator Fine Print
- 1ConEd assigns every address to a specific CSRP 4-hour call window (11 AM–3 PM, 2 PM–6 PM, 4 PM–8 PM, or 7 PM–11 PM) based on local substation transformer peaking curves.
- 2DLRP events are triggered on the hottest NYC summer days when substation feeder contingency thresholds are reached (with at least 2 hours notice).
- 3Note on FDNY / NYC Outdoor Permitting: In Westchester, Long Island, and Upstate NY, residential garage/exterior wallmount LFP batteries permit easily under UL9540A; within the 5 boroughs of NYC, outdoor clearances and FDNY TM-2 approval apply.
Recommended Homeowner-Owned Battery Setup
UL9540A Certified LFP Battery System (Fire-Propagation Tested)
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Con Edison Dynamic Load Relief (DLRP) / Commercial System Relief (CSRP) & VDER Stack FAQ
Can Westchester County homeowners claim both the NYSERDA storage rebate and the $5,000 NY State Tax Credit?
Yes! New York homeowners can combine the NYSERDA residential energy storage block incentive, the 25% NY State Solar & Storage Tax Credit (up to $5,000), the 30% Federal Credit, and annual ConEd VPP checks.
How many DLRP/CSRP events does Con Edison typically call in a summer?
Typically 5 to 12 events per summer between June and August during heatwaves exceeding 92°F.
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