Energy Saving Rewards FAQ

What is JCP&L’s Energy Savings Rewards program?
  • The JCP&L Energy Savings Rewards program rewards customers for allowing JCP&L to discharge their battery storage systems during times of high demand.

  • JCP&L sends signals to inverters that control batteries to reduce peak energy use, reduce air pollution, and lower electricity costs.

How will I know if I’m eligible to enroll?

To participate in Energy Savings Rewards, you must be a JCP&L electric customer. You must also use a battery storage system controlled by a supported battery or inverter manufacturer, and your battery must perform in accordance to what is in your interconnection service agreement (ISA).

Please see the list of supported inverter manufacturers and battery models below. You can also reach out to your installer to see if they install one of the supported inverters.

Manufacturer

Eligible Inverters

Eligible Batteries

Emporia

Emporia Battery (SolaX Xpower) Battery Sizes: 10kWh, 15kWh, 20kWh, 30kWh, 40kWh, 45kWh, 60kWh, 80kWh (battery & inverter)

Emporia Battery (SolaX Xpower) Battery Sizes: 10kWh, 15kWh, 20kWh, 30kWh, 40kWh, 45kWh, 60kWh, 80kWh (battery & inverter)

Enphase

Enphase IQ series microinverters Enphase M-series microinverters

Encharge 3 Encharge 10 Tesla Powerwall 2* Tesla Powerwall+*

Fortress Power

eSpire Mini, eSpire 233, eSpire 280 (include battery and inverter)

Envy Inverter

eSpire Mini, eSpire 233, eSpire 280 (include battery and inverter)

LFP-10 Max, eVault Max 18.5kWh, eFlex 5.4 (need to be paired with Envy interter)

FranklinWH

Franklin Home Power aPower X (battery & inverter)

Franklin Home Power aPower X (battery & inverter)

Generac

Model 700 Series Model 11400 Series

Model 700 Series Model 11400 Series

Sol-Ark

Sol-Ark 12K Sol-Ark 8K Sol-Ark 5K

Any 48V Battery

SolarEdge

SE3000H-US SE3800H-US SE3800A-US SE6000H-US SE7600H-US SE7600A-US

BAT-10K1P with Inverters: SE3000H-US / SE3800H-US / SE6000H-US / SE7600H-US / SE10000H-US / SE11400H-US

SolarEdge inverters paired with SolarEdge and LG batteries

LG Chem RESU10H Tesla Powerwall 2* Tesla Powerwall+*

Q-Cells

Q.Home Core H3S

Q.Home Core H7S

Q.Home Core H3S

Q.Home Core H7S

Tesla

All solar inverters

Tesla Powerwall 2* Tesla Powerwall+*

*Tesla Powerwall has internal inverter

Please contact your battery vendor or installer for more information on which inverter and battery models are best suited for your system.

Where can I find the Terms and Conditions for the program?
What is the incentive for participating?

By enrolling and participating in the program, you earn $100 per average kW used throughout the summer. On average customers earn $2900 per year in this program.

How much can I expect to earn?

Your payment will be based on your average power contribution during peak events. A typical home battery could contribute up to an average of 6 kW per event which would earn $2900 for the year.

Note: Battery system performance will vary based on size, configuration, internet connectivity, and other factors. Please contact your battery storage system vendor or installer for more information about your battery's expected contribution and the incentive you can expect to earn.

When and how can I expect to receive my incentive?

Incentive payments for performance will be made by the end of the year, paid as a virtual prepaid Mastercard®. This Prepaid Mastercard will be sent via email from jcpl@redeem.energyhub.com. Please be sure to give your correct email address when enrolling so that your incentive goes to the right place.

How can I ensure that I’ll still have backup energy if I need it?
  • JCP&L will not call events if a severe storm is forecast to ensure customers battery storage systems can be utilized for backup power if needed.

  • In addition, some battery vendors can help you configure your system to limit how much your system will discharge during events. Please note however that this will affect how much your system will earn.

Can I participate if I have a battery storage system only (without solar)?

Customers who don’t have a renewable energy system but do have an energy storage system that charges from the electricity grid may participate in Energy Savings Rewards.

Do I need to maintain an internet connection to my energy storage system?

Yes. If we cannot communicate with your energy storage system, or if your energy storage system cannot discharge when needed (due to a maintenance issue), the incentive paid will be affected.

How do I unenroll from the program?

Please contact your battery vendor or installer, or jcpl@energyhub.com to unenroll from the JCP&L program.