How the Program Works:
During a ConnectedSolutions event, your battery may discharge a portion of stored energy to help stabilize the grid when electricity demand is at its highest.
These events typically occur on hot summer afternoons, when the grid is under stress.
Your Sol-Ark system participates automatically without requiring any action from you.
Key details:
Enroll using the MySolArk web or mobile app.
You must be a Rhode Island Energy customer located in Rhode Island.
Customers in the C-06 rate class may participate in either the Residential and Small Business (RSB) or C&I track, but they may not participate in both tracks at the same time or switch to a different track midseason.
Customers in the Pascoag Utility District and the Block Island Power Company service territory are not able to participate
When you enroll in the ConnectedSolutions program, you may qualify for 0% financing of your new battery system - Rhode Island Energy
$225 per average kilowatt (kW) used per event, averaged over the season.*
No customer may receive more than $6,875/year.*
Events occur primarily between June and September.
Events are 2 - 3 hours in length.
Your system maintains backup protection for your home.
Once enrolled, participation is fully automated.
You can opt out of specific VPP events at any time.
* Payouts are performance-based compensation and are subject to program approval, customer eligibility, and applicable program terms. Compensation varies based on system size, available capacity, event participation, and overall system performance. Actual earnings may differ from estimates or examples and are not guaranteed.
During a ConnectedSolutions event, your battery may discharge a portion of stored energy to help stabilize the grid when electricity demand is at its highest.
These events typically occur on hot summer afternoons, when the grid is under stress.
Your Sol-Ark system participates automatically without requiring any action from you.
Key details:
Enroll using the MySolArk web or mobile app.
You must be a Rhode Island Energy customer located in Rhode Island.
Customers in the C-06 rate class may participate in either the Residential and Small Business (RSB) or C&I track, but they may not participate in both tracks at the same time or switch to a different track midseason.
Customers in the Pascoag Utility District and the Block Island Power Company service territory are not able to participate
When you enroll in the ConnectedSolutions program, you may qualify for 0% financing of your new battery system - Rhode Island Energy
$225 per average kilowatt (kW) used per event, averaged over the season.*
No customer may receive more than $6,875/year.*
Events occur primarily between June and September.
Events are 2 - 3 hours in length.
Your system maintains backup protection for your home.
Once enrolled, participation is fully automated.
You can opt out of specific VPP events at any time.
* Payouts are performance-based compensation and are subject to program approval, customer eligibility, and applicable program terms. Compensation varies based on system size, available capacity, event participation, and overall system performance. Actual earnings may differ from estimates or examples and are not guaranteed.
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How to enroll your Sol-Ark energy system:
Enrolling in the Rhode Island Electric Battery Program run by Connected Solutions is easy. Simply log into your MySolArk web account and click on the Enrollment button in the menu bar on the left-hand side of the plant home page, and then click on the Enroll button located on the top right-hand side of the plant main page. You'll be directed to all VPP programs available in your region, where you'll verify your eligibility.
Alternatively, you can enroll through the MySolArk V2 mobile app. In the app, tap the dollar icon, then use the location icon in the top-left corner to select and confirm your state. Next, choose the VPP program and enter the required information.
Once you have completed the enrollment process, you will receive a confirmation email shortly thereafter. You will then be ready to participate in earning events. After enrollment, your system will automatically participate in qualifying events.
