ConnectedSolutions
Receive incentives for decreasing energy use at the right times.
By temporarily reducing energy usage in your facility during periods of high energy demand, you can earn generous financial incentives each summer to reduce peak demand, manage costs, and support a reliable, cleaner grid.
Getting started
There are many ways that you can participate - choose the option that is most convenient for your business. Participation is risk-free – you can opt out of any event.
| Targeted Dispatch | Daily Dispatch | Daily Dispatch (Battery)* | Smart Thermostats | Small Scale Batteries | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical Events per summer (Jun – Sept) | 2–8 events | 30–60 events | 30–60 events | ~15 events | 30–60 events |
| Event duration | 3 hr | 2–3 hr | 2–3 hr | 3 hr | 2–3 hr |
| Incentive | $45/kW | $200/kW | $200/kW | $50 at enrollment $200 annually | $275/kW |
| Ideal Customers | Great for customers who have operational constraints that limit consistent participation | Great for customers with automated Building Management Systems or other automated processes | Great for large customers with battery storage systems | Great for customers with buildings where air conditioning is controlled with a smart thermostat** | Great for <50kW battery storage systems |
| How to Enroll | Contact an Approved Curtailment Service Provider (CSP) | Contact an Approved Curtailment Service Provider (CSP) | Contact an Approved Curtailment Service Provider (CSP) | Get Started | Get Started |
*Battery incentives capped at 150% of your site’s peak load (important for MW‑scale projects).
**Qualifying smart thermostats include Building36, ecobee, Emerson Sensi, Google Nest, Honeywell Home (including Lyric), Lux, Vivant.smartHome
How to enroll
Contact one of our approved Curtailment Service Providers to enroll in Targeted or Daily Dispatch.
Frequently Asked Questions
National Grid electric customers on a commercial electric rate and pay into the energy efficiency fund.
You may opt out of any event, for any reason. Incentives adjust based on performance.
Your earnings are based on your average reduction in electricity use (curtailment) or battery discharge during events when you participate in the Targeted Dispatch, Daily Dispatch, or Daily Dispatch Battery programs. Most customers can typically curtail about 20% of their annual peak load, which you can find on your National Grid electric bill or through your online account.
Events vary by program option. Please review the table above to see the anticipated number of events for your program.
Curtailment Service Providers such as CPower, Enel X, and Voltus.
Your CSP will notify you based on your preference. Notice is given the day before an event takes place.
Battery incentives are available up to 150% of your site’s peak load.
Yes – incentives vary by performance and location. Higher incentives are offered in ConnectedSolutions Plus areas.
ConnectedSolutions+
Business customers in select areas of MA can earn even more rewards for temporarily reducing energy use in the summer.
Building Management System Incentives
Upgrading or installing a new Building Management System? Enroll in ConnectedSolutions at the same time to earn $3,000 extra.
Monitoring-Based Commissioning (MBCx)
Looking to optimize energy performance with real-time data? This program combines technical services with your existing building automation system to ensure persistent energy savings.