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VI Battery Energy Storage Program

Thank you for your interest in VIBES. Program information, application and helpful links can all be found here.
Virgin Islands Energy Office

Program Overview

Easing the financial hurdles that are barring you from installing an automatic battery backup system at your home or business is the main goal of the VIBES program.
VIBES is federally funded through the State Energy Program Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (SEPBIL), and is a rebate program that aims to limit the disruption that each power outage causes to daily life in the territory. The program gives residents the opportunity to receive up to $4,000 in cash back on qualifying automatic battery backup systems as large as 14kWh. On top of helping residents keep the lights on when municipal energy generation goes offline, broad adoption of the types of batteries eligible for the VIBES rebate will help to strengthen the resiliency of the territory’s overall electrical grid and one day may reduce the number of blackouts.
VIBES Applicaton
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up to $ 4K+
rebate for approved battery purchase.

VIBES Supporting Documents

Application
Full Terms & Conditions
W9 Form
Current Installer Vendor List

If you wish to become a vendor please reach out to micheal.jaffurs@eo.vi.gov.

Virgin Islands Battery Energy Storage Program

What to Know

The first come first serve initiative has been funded with an initial $80,000 grant through the State Energy Program Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (SEPBIL). To qualify for the program you must be a full time resident of the territory, own a home and or business, and have an active Water and Power Authority (WAPA) bill in your name. Further, the automatic battery backup system must have a capacity between 3 kWh to 14 kWh, as well as be purchased from and installed by a local vendor registered with the VIEO.   

Checking your Eligibility

In order to be eligible for VIBES, you must be a full time resident of the territory with an active WAPA bill in your name, and be the owner of a condominium, or a single or multi family home. If you own a small business or non-profit, you may also apply. You must also have purchased a new and approved grid interactive battery energy storage system that provides automatic whole or partial home battery back up by means of either an automatic transfer switch or smart critical load panel from a local vendor. Finally, the system has to have been permitted by the Department of Planning and Natural Resources.  

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Apply Now

Once you have compiled all of the required documents please complete a VIBES Application from the documents section above or click on the link below to complete an online application.
VIBES Program Online Application
Virgin Islands Battery Energy Storage Program

Pre-Application Checklist

Completed W-9 form
USVI Government Issued ID OR Valid US ID with a copy of stamped VI Tax Return
A copy of your most recent WAPA bill
A copy of the itemized receipt from approved local vendor showing paid in full
Signed VIEO VIBES Program Terms and Conditions
Copy of the approved DPNR Electrical Permit
Battery and Automatic Transfer Switch Specification Sheets
Proof of Installation: Photos of Battery Module AND Automatic transfer switch or Smart critical load panel or Gateway