What is the DSGS Program?
The Demand Side Grid Support (DSGS) program is a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) that helps EP Cube owners save money and get paid for supporting the grid. By allowing your EP Cube battery to discharge small amounts of power during peak demand periods, you help reduce grid strain—while earning valuable rewards in return!
Who is eligible to join?
1. Homeowners with an EP Cube energy storage system connected to any of the following California utilities can participate:
- City of Anaheim
- City of Azusa
- City of Banning
- City of Pasadena
- City of Riverside
- City of Vernon
- Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP)
- Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E)
- San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E)
- Southern California Edison (SCE)
2. An internet-connected battery system with solar that is not enrolled in another demand response program is required.
Participate and gain yearly incentives!
Save money
Lower energy bills by optimizing battery discharges
Gaining benefits
Earn up to $64.59 per kW per year in incentives
Efficient use
Keep backup power while maximizing your system.
Supporting the Grid
Help prevent blackouts and support a cleaner energy grid
Event Details
Incentive
Structure
Up to $64.59 per kW per year
Event
Duration
2-4 hours per event (typically 2 hours),
depending on system size
depending on system size
Event
Season
May 1 – October 31
Time of
Events
Between 4 PM – 9 PM,
any day of the week
any day of the week
Event
Frequency
Up to 35 events per season,
minimum of 1 per month
minimum of 1 per month
Enrollment
Deadline
Enroll by 11:59 PM PT,
4 business days before the first of the month
4 business days before the first of the month
Incentive Amount $
The incentive is based on the power discharged from the battery during grid events. The program pays different incentives each month, depending on how many full hours it takes the system to discharge at maximum power. Below find a chart showing the pre calculated earnings for each system size, assuming a 20% reserve:
Capacity
(kWh)
Power
(kW)
Earning
(yearly)
9.9
5
$253.44
13.3
6.5
$340.48
16.6
7.6
$424.96
19.9
7.6
$486.40
*Actual earnings may vary based on participation, battery usage, and event conditions
Sign up today and start saving!