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Rocky Mountain Power (Utah & Idaho) "Wattsmart Battery" VPP Rebate Guide
Rocky Mountain Power’s Wattsmart Battery program pays Utah and Idaho homeowners $400 per kW of inverter/battery capacity ($2,000 for 1 battery, $4,000 for 2 batteries) upfront, plus annual bill credits and daily Schedule 137 self-consumption savings.
Upfront Enrollment Rebate
$400 / kW Upfront Cash Rebate (Up to $2,000 per 5kW Battery / $4,000 for 2x Batteries)
Annual Recurring Payout
$15 / kW Annual Bill Credit ($75 – $150/yr Ongoing Participation)
Dispatch Season & Window
Year-Round Utility Grid Dispatch & Voltage/Frequency Support
1. Annual & 5-Year VPP Earnings Breakdown by Battery Size
Open Interactive VPP Calculator →Compensation Formula: Upfront $400/kW check upon enrollment + annual bill credit from Year 2 onward (4-year commitment)
| Home Battery Configuration | Estimated Annual VPP Payout | 5-Year Cumulative Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1x 5.0 kW Enrolled Battery (e.g. Enphase 5P / FranklinWH / SolarEdge) | $2,000 Upfront + $75/yr | $2,300 + Schedule 137 Savings |
| 2x Enrolled Batteries (10.0 kW Total Nameplate) | $4,000 Upfront + $150/yr | $4,600 + Schedule 137 Savings |
| 3x Enrolled Batteries (15.0 kW Total Nameplate) | $6,000 Upfront + $225/yr | $6,900 + Schedule 137 Savings |
2. VPP Dispatch Rules, Backup Reserves & Aggregator Fine Print
- 1Wattsmart Battery allows Rocky Mountain Power’s grid management software to coordinate daily charging/discharging and respond to regional Western EIM peak pricing events.
- 2Even when enrolled in Wattsmart, your battery continues shifting midday solar (which would otherwise export for only 5.8¢/kWh on Schedule 137) into your evening household consumption (saving ~14¢/kWh).
Recommended Homeowner-Owned Battery Setup
UL9540 Certified LFP Home Battery System
✓ Powerwall✓ Enphase✓ FranklinWH✓ SolarEdge
Rocky Mountain Power Wattsmart Battery Demand Response Program FAQ
What is the commitment period for the $400/kW Rocky Mountain Power Wattsmart Battery rebate?
Homeowners agree to keep the battery enrolled in the Wattsmart Battery program for 4 years to retain 100% of the upfront $400/kW cash incentive.
Does Wattsmart Battery leave enough power for winter Utah snowstorm blackouts?
Yes, Wattsmart preserves a minimum backup reserve floor and automatically charges the battery to 100% ahead of NWS severe weather alerts.
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