Overview
- Every Electric’s Con Edison–partnered pilot will reach more than 1,000 New York City homes this summer with cash rebates for participants.
- The microwave‑sized battery plugs between a window AC and the wall, charges when demand is low, then runs the AC during peak hours like 1–4 p.m. or 4–8 p.m.
- The company says flexible capacity is rising from about 200 kilowatts last year to roughly 2 megawatts this season, with plans to pursue other cities.
- The program targets renters with window units and lowers grid demand rather than exporting power, offering a plug‑and‑play option for people without rooftop solar.
- An RMI expert says reducing peak use can avoid dirtier backup plants and high costs, and Con Edison says batteries can boost reliability and delay new infrastructure.