Enroll in DSGS
Help the Grid. Get Paid.
Help the Grid. Get Paid.
Demand Side Grid Support (DSGS) is a program that pays California residents to help the electric grid during periods of stress. Residents with home batteries can earn money by enrolling their device to be dispatched to help improve grid stability and reliability.
Enroll
Complete a short form to enroll in DSGS today
Grid Stress
When the grid is stressed, a DSGS event will be called
Dispatch
Your battery will be dispatched, helping the grid
Grid Benefits
DSGS provides distributed and clean power
Get Paid
Participants get paid for providing grid support
What is DSGS?DSGS (Demand Side Grid Support) is a program operated by the California Energy Commission (CEC) that pays battery owners for discharging energy during grid emergencies. It helps stabilize the power grid while offering financial rewards. DSGS operates from May 1 – October 31.
How do I know if I am eligible?You may be eligible to enroll here if you have an installed Solis hybrid inverter with battery in PG&E, SCE, or SDGE and are not currently enrolled in another demand response program.
Eligible Solis inverters include:
What are the benefits? How much can I be expected to earn?Participants are paid for the performance of their battery energy discharged during emergency events. Factors such as battery size, amount of charge available during the event period, and local energy prices will influence how much participants will earn from DSGS. Well performing resources may earn hundreds of dollars throughout the DSGS season.
When will DSGS events be called?Events are called when grid resources are stressed, typically on hot summer days when demand is highest. DSGS events will last for two hours and will occur between 4 p.m. and 9 p.m. DSGS events will often have notice provided a day in advance. Events may be called with less notice in the case of a grid emergency.
How many events will be called?At least one event per month and up to 35 events per year will be called. If no grid event is called in a given month, then there will be at least one test event.
Will I still be able to use my battery for backup power?Yes. Your battery can still reserve energy for backup depending on your battery's settings.
Can I unenroll from DSGS after I have enrolled?Yes. You can unenroll at any time without penalty. Message vpp-support@derapi.com to do so.
Where can I find my utility account number?Your utility account number is on your electricity bill, typically near the top.
Am I eligible if I receive SGIP funding?Yes. However, devices that have received or are receiving California Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) funding will have a performance "baseline" applied, lowering performance payments.
What is the role of Solis?Solis provides the inverter technology that helps manage energy flow between your battery, home, and the grid. Solis is partnering with Derapi to offer their customers access to DSGS.
What is the role of Derapi?Derapi connects your battery system to the DSGS program and manages communication between your system via Solis Cloud and the program operator.
Who can I contact with questions?If you have questions, reach out to us at vpp-support@derapi.com. We're here to help.