A Tesla home energy setup at a home in Austin, Texas, in July 2021. Credit: Roschetzky Photography / Shutterstock
Thousands of dollars in incentives are now available to Connecticut residents who want to install electric storage devices in their homes or businesses.
Overseen by the state Public Utility Regulatory Authority, or PURA, the Energy Storage Solutions program is designed to deploy 580 megawatts of behind-the-meter battery storage throughout Connecticut by the end of 2030.
The batteries can act as a backup power supply in the event of an outage. But they may also be tapped by the electric distribution companies to feed the grid during times of peak demand, thereby helping to enhance grid resiliency.
The high-tech devices are pricey — the cost for a battery installed along with a new rooftop solar system generally ranges from an additional $14,500 to…