New York (NY) • PSEG Long Island & LIPA (Nassau, Suffolk & Rockaways)Min Backup Reserve: 20% Hurricane Backup Reserve
PSEG Long Island Dynamic Load Management (DLM) Battery Storage Rewards VPP
Homeowners in Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Island can enroll their home battery in PSEG Long Island’s Battery Storage Rewards VPP—earning $1,000 to $2,400 every summer for discharging during 8 to 15 heatwave peak events.
Upfront Enrollment Rebate
NYSERDA Long Island Storage Rebate + $5,000 NY State Tax Credit
Annual Recurring Payout
$200 – $300 / kW-Year ($1,000 – $2,400/yr for 5kW–8kW Dispatch)
Dispatch Season & Window
May 1 – September 30 (2:00 PM – 9:00 PM Peak Heatwave Days, ~8–15 events/summer)
1. Annual & 5-Year VPP Earnings Breakdown by Battery Size
Open Interactive VPP Calculator →Compensation Formula: Annual performance payment through approved VPP aggregator (May 1 – Sept 30 season)
| Home Battery Configuration | Estimated Annual VPP Payout | 5-Year Cumulative Value |
|---|---|---|
| Single 13.5 kWh Battery (5.0 kW Event Export) | $1,000 – $1,350 / yr | $5,000 – $6,750 |
| Dual 27 kWh Battery Bank (10.0 kW Event Export) | $2,000 – $2,700 / yr | $10,000 – $13,500 |
2. VPP Dispatch Rules, Backup Reserves & Aggregator Fine Print
- 1PSEG Long Island calls CSRP/DLRP events with 21-hour day-ahead notice (or 2-hour contingency notice) when Long Island’s transmission cables and peaking turbines approach capacity.
- 2Your battery charges to 100% from rooftop solar during the morning and exports steady kW during the 4-hour afternoon call window.
Recommended Homeowner-Owned Battery Setup
UL9540A Certified LFP Home Battery System
✓ Powerwall✓ Enphase✓ FranklinWH✓ SolarEdge
PSEG Long Island Battery Storage Rewards (CSRP / DLRP VPP) FAQ
How long is the PSEG Long Island Battery Storage Rewards commitment?
NYSERDA Long Island residential storage incentive recipients typically commit to participating in PSEG Long Island’s summer DLM/VPP events for 5 summers—while keeping the annual performance checks.
Does Long Island still offer 1:1 Net Metering with Phase One NEM?
Yes, PSEG Long Island residential solar customers receive Phase One NEM 1:1 kWh rollover credits (subject to the small monthly CBC per-kW charge).
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