Tucson Electric Power (TEP) recently announced a new way for solar battery owners to earn additional savings if you’re willing to share some of your stored solar energy with the utility. If you’ve added a home battery, or are considering a battery addition, TEP’s Energy Storage Rewards program could pay you up to $720 per year for sharing your stored energy during peak demand times.
When you enroll your eligible battery in the program, you agree to let TEP temporarily draw energy from your battery during what’s called a control event — a scheduled period when electricity demand is especially high on the grid. During these events, TEP remotely discharges your battery to help stabilize the grid. In exchange, you’ll receive $120 per kilowatt (kW) based on the average output your battery provides over the course of the season.
TEP claims that these "control events" are limited to 100 per year divided between two seasons — summer (May 1–September 30) and winter (October 1–April 30). Each event lasts up to 4 hours and can happen at any time, though they most often occur during peak electricity demand. Participants will be informed of the event in advance via battery control app or email, depending on model.
According to TEP’s Energy Storage Rewards program website, customers enrolled in the program can expect to earn an average of $360 per season, or $720 per year, though actual compensation will depend on individual battery size and performance.
To participate, you must:
Programs like this support a cleaner, more reliable electric grid by reducing strain during peak periods — often when fossil fuel plants are used to meet demand. When you participate, you’re helping integrate more renewable energy into Arizona’s energy mix, while making the most of your solar investment and earning rewards along the way.
If you already own a battery or are thinking about adding one, now’s the perfect time to talk with our team. We’ll help you determine if your system qualifies and guide you through the steps to maximize this incentive. It’s a smart way to earn money, support a cleaner grid, and take greater control of your energy future.
👉Learn More about TEPs Energy Storage Reward Program here