How I kept cool with NYC's free battery program for window AC units
Summary
A New York City startup called Every Electric offers a free battery program that lets people power their window air conditioners during heat waves without using electricity from the grid. The batteries store energy at night and power the AC units during peak times, helping reduce demand on the city’s electrical grid while allowing participants to earn money.Key Facts
- Every Electric provides household batteries for free or for purchase to help power window air conditioners.
- The batteries charge during low-demand times, then power AC units during peak demand periods.
- About 1,000 NYC households have joined the program so far.
- Customers pay a small refundable deposit ($30) or can buy a battery for $650.
- The startup started in 2023, originally focusing on sodium-ion batteries, then shifted to creating a network of home batteries as a virtual power plant.
- Every Electric manages battery charging and discharging remotely through Wi-Fi.
- Participants earn about $150 per year per air conditioner by connecting with Con Edison’s demand response program.
- The company shares earnings with users and uses profits to grow the program further.
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