Battery Storage
Battery storage.
Net-metering, multiplied.
Pair a Powerwall 3 or Enphase IQ Battery 5P with PSEG and your bill credits stack at 1:2 — or 1:4 if you store off-peak. Plus backup power when the grid goes down.
- 1:2 PSEG net metering with battery
- 1:4 super off-peak rate
- Outage backup power
- Tesla or Enphase hardware
Service area note
Battery storage is not available on NYC borough installs. Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island are solar-only at this time. Battery pairing is available for installs on Long Island, Westchester, Hudson Valley, and upstate New York. If you are in an NYC borough, solar-only quotes are available — drop your zip and we will confirm eligibility.
Why battery changes the math
Three numbers.
All PSEG-verified.
PSEG Net Metering
Peak-to-off-peak credit rate for PSEG customers with battery storage. No battery = 1:1.
Super Off-Peak
Maximum PSEG storage credit rate. Store solar during low-rate hours, discharge when credits count most.
Hardware Options
Tesla Powerwall 3 or Enphase IQ Battery 5P — recommendation based on your roof, system, and goals.
Tesla Powerwall 3 vs. Enphase IQ Battery 5P
Two options.
One recommendation.
The Powerwall 3 integrates battery and inverter into one unit — ideal if you are starting fresh or replacing an existing system. It monitors through the Tesla app and handles whole-home backup with one installation point. The Enphase IQ Battery 5P is modular: pair it with Enphase microinverters already on your panels and stack units as your storage goals grow. Monitoring runs through Enphase Enlighten. Alex recommends hardware based on your existing equipment, your roof configuration, and how much backup capacity you need — not on which unit has a higher margin.
Get a hardware recommendation
Storage doctrine
“A battery without the right rate structure
is just a very expensive flashlight.”
Alex Lubin
·Founder · Operating since 2021
Battery Storage FAQ
The storage questions
we keep getting.
Why does battery storage improve net metering on PSEG?
PSEG offers enhanced net-metering credit rates for customers who pair battery storage with solar. Without battery: 1:1 net metering — every kilowatt-hour you export earns one kilowatt-hour credit. With battery: 1:2 peak-to-off-peak and 1:4 peak-to-super-off-peak. The battery charges during low-rate windows and discharges during high-rate windows, maximizing both self-consumption and bill credit value.
What is the difference between Tesla Powerwall 3 and Enphase IQ Battery 5P?
The Tesla Powerwall 3 is a single-unit battery and inverter combo — it replaces the need for a separate solar inverter and integrates directly with your Tesla app for monitoring. The Enphase IQ Battery 5P is modular — you can stack multiple units if you need more storage capacity, and it pairs with Enphase microinverters already on your panels. Alex recommends hardware based on your roof, your current system (if any), and your outage protection goals.
Is battery storage available in all of New York?
Battery storage is currently not available on NYC borough installs — Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. We can pair battery with installs in Long Island, Westchester, Hudson Valley, and upstate NY. If you are in an NYC borough, solar-only installs are still available.
Does battery help in a power outage?
Yes. Both the Tesla Powerwall 3 and Enphase IQ Battery 5P provide whole-home or partial-home backup depending on system size and configuration. During an outage, the battery automatically islands your home from the grid and continues powering your circuits. The Tesla app and Enphase Enlighten app both provide real-time monitoring.
Are there incentives for battery storage?
Battery incentives and eligibility depend on project type, install date, utility account, and system details. EnergiSense models applicable battery programs on your proposal instead of assuming a one-size-fits-all credit.
Does battery work for commercial demand charge management?
Yes — battery storage is particularly valuable for commercial accounts that incur demand charges. By discharging during peak demand windows, a well-configured battery system can reduce the measured peak demand that drives your commercial bill. We model demand charge savings as part of commercial storage proposals.
Storage inquiry
Drop your zip.
We'll model the rate stack.
Battery storage eligibility depends on your zip code and utility. Drop your zip — Alex confirms eligibility and models the PSEG net-metering uplift on your quote.