ConnectedSolutions

ConnectedSolutions Program

With Canadian Solar's EP Cube, most electric customers in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut can earn valuable incentives by helping reduce peak demand on the electric grid.

EP Cube owners, with or without solar, are eligible to participate in ConnectedSolutions if they receive electric services from:

National Grid's Massachusetts territories

Rhode Island Energy's Rhode Island territories

Eversource's Massachusetts and Connecticut territories

Compact's Massachusetts territory

How it Works

Install your EP Cube!

Install your EP Cube system

Enroll in the Program

Just click the “Enroll Here” button and fill out the registration form.

Send your Power to the Grid

After enrollment, your battery will be activated 30-60 times annually, typically during summer (June–September) between 3pm–8pm, to either support the grid or power your home. Each event lasts 2-3 hours,and the program automatically renews each year.

Earn Cash

You’ll earn rewards for allowing your EP Cube battery system to discharge energy when the grid needs it. Incentives vary based on performance and depend on your state and utility provider.

Earn Money by Supporting the Grid

Through this Program, customers of National Grid, Eversource, and Rhode Island Energy with EP Cube systems can choose to send their extra, stored power to the grid to help reduce demand and lower the amount of pollution generated during peak hours.

Incentive: varies by utility/state

MA $275/kW in summer

RI $225/kW in summer

Season: June 1st – September 30th

Event hours: 3–8pm, 30–60 events

Program Type: pay-for-performance

Frequently Asked Questions

We will list questions and their answers about the program in this section.

The EP Cube is available in 4 options

9.9kWh

13.3kWh

16.6kWh

19.9kWh

Enroll Into These Programs Using the EP Cube App

Learn more about the VPP feature by downloading the EP Cube App in your app store.