Texas represents one of the fastest-growing markets for home energy storage, with roughly 60 percent of new solar installations now incorporating battery units. The shift allows utilities to tap into distributed energy, effectively treating households as localized power plants to manage load and prevent supply shortages.
Texas Utilities Tap FranklinWH for Virtual Power Plant Expansion
Homeowners in Texas are turning residential battery systems into grid assets through new programs from Austin Energy and Entergy Texas. By integrating the FranklinWH storage solution into these utility-led virtual power plants, residents can now earn recurring financial incentives while bolstering grid stability during peak demand periods across the state.
Under the Austin Energy Power Partner Battery Pilot, participants receive a $500 upfront incentive and average annual payments exceeding $300. The utility aims to reach 78 megawatts of demand response capacity by 2027. Meanwhile, the Entergy Texas Battery Storage Solutions program offers customers up to $325 annually. In both cases, the FranklinWH app manages the dispatch process, allowing utilities to draw energy via automated signals without requiring manual input from the homeowner. Participants retain control, with the ability to opt out of individual events if necessary.
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