VirtuGrid installs a home backup battery in your home at no cost — nothing upfront, no equipment or warranty fees, and no maintenance bills, ever. The only thing you pay for is simply the energy that you use. When the grid is up, your battery helps power the network. When the grid goes down, every bit of it is yours — so your lights simply stay on.
Virtual power plant programs differ from state to state. Tap your state to see if virtual power plants are available where you live.
No purchase price and no maintenance bills. VirtuGrid covers the equipment and the install — your part is to host the battery, take your power through our program, and never think about a blackout again.
VirtuGrid supplies and installs a home backup battery at no upfront cost. We own it, monitor it, and maintain it for the life of the program.
While your home is connected to the grid, your battery works alongside thousands of others to support it — that's the revenue that funds your free battery and your lower rate.
The instant the grid drops, your battery flips to powering your home, automatically. The outage everyone else feels never reaches you.
There's no fine print to decode on this part. Ownership of the energy in your battery comes down to a single question: is the grid up, or is it down?
While you're connected, the stored energy is ours — we use it to support the grid, and that's what pays for your free battery and your lower rate. You don't see a thing; your power runs as normal.
The moment the grid fails, the energy reserved in your battery is yours. Your home switches to the battery automatically and stays lit — so you can ride out the outage in comfort.
A home backup battery can run many thousands of dollars to buy. With VirtuGrid you pay nothing upfront for the unit or the install — we cover all of it as part of the program.
When the grid fails, your battery takes over in milliseconds. No generator, no fuel, no noise — your home keeps running on the energy reserved for your backup.
We supply your electricity at a low, all-in rate that's typically below what your utility charges, with a modest, predictable annual adjustment instead of the market's spikes. Many households save around 30% versus their prior bill.*
We monitor, maintain, service, and repair or replace the entire system as needed. You don't lift a finger — you just get the backup and the peace of mind that comes with it.
*Savings compared to typical local utility pricing. Actual savings vary by utility, plan, household usage, and energy-market conditions, and are not guaranteed.
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.
— Helen KellerMost energy deals pit you against the utility. VirtuGrid flips that. Your battery helps steady the grid, the grid pays us for that help, and you get free backup power and a lower rate out of it. No one's working against anyone — we all win at once.
That's the whole idea: we're stronger together.
If you've sat through an energy or solar pitch before, you might know it — the detail that only surfaces later, the number that quietly changes, the push to sign before you've had time to think. It's why so many good people say no to things that would've genuinely helped them.
We do it the other way around. We're not here to talk anyone into anything — we'd rather put everything on the table first: your rate and exactly how it adjusts, the length of the agreement, who owns the energy and when, and what happens if you move. Then you decide, on your terms. If it's a fit, you'll feel it — no pressure required.
Here's all of it, in plain English:
When something's offered at no upfront cost, you deserve to know exactly how it works before you ever sign anything. So here's the honest trade — no asterisks hiding the important parts.
Rates vary by state — that's exactly why we built a page for yours. What doesn't vary: your rate is disclosed in full before you sign anything, it's typically below what your utility charges, and it adjusts modestly and predictably instead of riding the market's spikes. Pick your state for the exact numbers where you live.
One more honest note: across the country, electricity demand is climbing fast — data centers alone are projected to push grid prices sharply higher over the coming decade. Locking in a below-market rate now, with a battery that keeps your lights on, is the whole point of joining early.
That's the deal, start to finish. We'd rather you understand it now than be surprised later — that's how a free battery actually stays a good deal.
Correct — there's no purchase price and no install bill. VirtuGrid covers the battery and the installation, and we own and maintain the equipment. In exchange, you take your electricity through our program for the term of the agreement.
It's a fair trade, and we lay it out in full in The plain truth above. The short version: there's a multi-year program agreement, you take your power through a VirtuGrid-approved plan during that term, and while the grid is up the battery's stored energy is ours to use on the grid market. That's what pays for the free install and your lower rate. The instant the grid goes down, the energy reserved in your battery is yours.
Yes — it's a multi-year agreement (about 25 years), because we're putting a battery in your home at no upfront cost. We'll walk you through the full terms in plain language before you sign anything — the length of the agreement and exactly what's expected on both sides — so there are no surprises. It's all laid out in The plain truth above.
Because our income comes from supporting the grid, not from charging you for the hardware. That lets us cover the battery and installation and supply your power at a rate that's typically below your utility's, with a modest, predictable annual adjustment we disclose up front. Exact rates vary by state — your state's page has the numbers. Your exact savings depend on your local utility rate and usage.
Like virtually every energy plan, rates adjust modestly each year — and unlike most, we tell you the exact figure up front, in writing, before you sign anything. Rates and adjustments vary by state; your state's page has the numbers, and for context, most states' utility prices have been climbing faster than our adjustments for years.
A reserve is always kept for your backup, and the moment the grid drops, your home is switched to the battery automatically. Backup runtime depends on your usage and the battery's charge. (As with any backup system, don't rely on it for life-support or critical medical equipment without a dedicated backup plan.)
We're live in Texas and Illinois, launching soon in California, and expanding across the country. Pick your state on the map to see what's available where you live. To qualify, you'll generally need to own your home and have a suitable spot for the battery.
Pick your state, answer a few quick questions, and we'll tell you if your home is a fit — about 30 seconds.