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California VPP is rolling out a $6,000 rebate for new home batteries

California residents could get $6,000 in incentive cash to install a smart home battery and connect it to a virtual power plant (VPP).

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Ava Community Energy’s SmartHome Battery program is offering income-qualified North California residents up to $6,000 in up front incentive cash to install a FranklinWH smart battery and connect it to the utility’s virtual power plant (VPP).

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California VPP is rolling out a $6,000 rebate for new home batteries

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