Power Your Home Through the Storm — PSE Flex Batteries Program

Why Now Matters

The first winter storm of the season just happened, and over 250,000 PSE customers lost power. It’s a harsh reminder: storms don’t wait, and neither should your backup plan. A battery system isn’t just an upgrade — it’s peace of mind for your home when winter weather hits.

What the PSE Flex Batteries Program Offers

As a PSE customer, you qualify for a special rebate through their Flex Batteries Program when you add a home battery system. The program is designed to support grid resilience while helping you:

Keep power flowing in your home during outages
Pair your battery with solar (or install it alone) for clean backup energy

Note: Rebate amounts and eligibility vary. Contact us and we’ll check your status, utility account, and home suitability.

Why Choose A&R Solar

Local, Employee-Owned & Mission-Driven: We’ve been a Northwest solar leader for over 18 years — and every team member has a stake in your project’s success.
Certified Experts You Can Trust: In-house electricians, engineers and NABCEP-certified professionals design systems for the Northwest’s unique weather and utilities.
Service for the Life of Your System: Many installers don’t last more than five years. We’ve been here 18+, and our commitment is long-term.
Our Guarantee: Every system built to perform. Every customer treated like they matter.

How to Get Started

Fill out our short form or call (206) 707-9937 and let us know you’re interested in the PSE Flex Batteries rebate.
We’ll ask for your utility info and schedule a local designer to review your home and roof.
We’ll walk you through eligible rebates, best system options (battery only or solar + battery), and the timeline.
We’ll help you lock in a fall/winter install and get your home ready for storm season.

Act Now — Supplies Are Limited

Our fall promotion offers special pricing on battery systems (and solar + battery combos) through the end of November. Because of recent storms, demand is higher than usual — the sooner we get started, the better your home will be prepared.

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Through the PSE Flex Batteries program, you can:

⇨ Stay powered during outages—keep your lights on and appliances running when the grid goes down.
⇨ Earn up to $1,000 upfront per battery and $500 annually for participating in the program.
⇨ Store your solar energy and use it when you need it most.

If you already have a battery system installed, you may qualify to enroll today. See below for Tesla Powerwall instructions or learn more on PSE’s website.

No Solar? No Battery?

A&R Solar is here to help. We’ll guide you through the process of installing a system so you can benefit from these generous incentives while building energy resilience for your home.

Adding a battery not only keeps your home powered during outages but also earns you valuable incentives while helping support a cleaner, more reliable energy grid during peak demand.

How much does a battery cost?
Battery costs vary depending on the system size and installation requirements. On average, a Tesla Powerwall costs around $18,000–$25,000 per unit (including installation). Contact A&R Solar for an accurate quote tailored to your needs.

How much does solar cost?
Solar system prices depend on your energy goals and home size. Typical costs range from $20,000 to $40,000 or more, depending on system size and features.

PLEASE NOTE: Solar and batteries are eligible for the 30% Federal Solar Tax Credit.

Puget Sound Energy Flex Batteries Details

Customer Incentives

$1,000 Enrollment Reward: Per eligible battery, issued as a check.
Up to $500 Annual Reward: Participants will be paid $500 annually in the form of an e-gift card (e.g., Visa).
Additional Incentives: $7,500 Federal Solar Tax Credit for those who qualify (contact your tax consultant).

For Example

A system with 3 batteries earns $3,000 upfront and $500 annually.
Over five years, that’s $5,500 in incentives for 3 batteries.

Program Duration

Incentives are guaranteed through 2029, with the potential for extension.

Eligibility

Must be a PSE residential electric customer.
Requires a valid interconnection agreement and an AMI meter.
Current eligible batteries: Tesla Powerwalls

Participation

Customers retain control of their systems, including:

Setting a backup reserve
Opting out of events as needed
StormWatch feature ensures the battery prioritizes backup power during storms

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Have a Tesla Powerwall? Here’s How to Enroll.

The enrollment process is designed to be simple and straightforward. Here’s how it works:

Eligibility Check: To qualify, you must be a Puget Sound Energy customer, have a valid battery interconnection, and an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) meter.

Accessing the Tesla App: Open the Tesla app on their devices. If you have a Powerwall, you will see a banner for the Virtual Power Plant (VPP) program on the homepage. Note: This is what Tesla calls the Flex Batteries program.

Enrollment Steps:

⇨ Click on the Virtual Power Plant banner in the app.
⇨ Fill out the required information, including your name, utility account number, email, and phone number.
⇨ Agree to the terms and conditions of the program.
⇨ Submit the information.

Tesla will validate the submitted information with PSE.

Incentive Payment: Once verified, you will receive a $1,000 enrollment incentive check within four to six weeks. Additionally, you will earn $500 annually for each Powerwall they have, as long as they continue to participate in the program.

Automated Participation: After enrollment, participation in the program is automated. You do not need to take further action unless you wish to opt out of specific events or adjust your backup reserve settings.

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Have questions or problems with enrollment? Contact PSE at flex@pse.com or call 1-888-292-0502.