VIEO Launches VI Battery Energy Storage (VIBES) Program
The Virgin Islands Energy Storage (VIBES) Rebate Program provides up to $4,000 in rebate incentives for the installation of new residential or commercial battery storage systems, so long as they are accompanied by either an automatic transfer switch or a smart critical load panel.
E-EM – Virgin Islands Energy Office
Only battery electric, or fuel cell, zero emission vehicles are eligible for the rebate. New electric vehicles purchased outside of the territory and shipped into the USVI are subject to the rebate, so long as they cost no more than $65,000, and
V.I. Energy Office Expands VIBES Program to Support Larger
Residents of the U.S. Virgin Islands can now receive larger rebates and install bigger battery systems, with new support reaching up to $6,000 to help enhance power resilience during outages...
U.S. Virgin Islands cover 30% of electricity needs with six solar
U.S. Virgin Islands cover 30% of electricity needs with six solar-plus-battery facilities About 124 MWh of Honeywell battery energy storage systems will be installed alongside six solar facilities with a combined capacity of 140 MW.
VIBES – Virgin Islands Energy Office
To qualify for the program you must be a full time resident of the territory, own a home and or business/non-profit, 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 20 kWh.
Virgin Islands Energy Office Overhauls Battery Program
Effective Nov. 8, the Virgin Islands Energy Office overhauled the Virgin Islands Energy Storage (VIBES) program, opening up the application specifications to allow for larger battery systems to participate. VIBES is all about keeping the lights on, even when a storm or other event causes electrical service in the territory to be disrupted.
U.S. Virgin Islands cover 30% of electricity needs with
U.S. Virgin Islands cover 30% of electricity needs with six solar-plus-battery facilities About 124 MWh of Honeywell battery energy storage systems will be installed alongside six solar facilities with a combined capacity
Virgin Islands U.S. Virgin Islands
The U.S. Virgin Islands Energy Office offers residents an energy storage rebate through the VI Battery Energy Storage (VIBES) Rebate Program. The program launched on May 23, 2024. The rebate amount is $300/kWh of installed storage capacity, with a max incentive of $4,000 for approved purchases.
E-EM – Virgin Islands Energy Office
Only battery electric, or fuel cell, zero emission vehicles are eligible for the rebate. New electric vehicles purchased outside of the territory and shipped into the USVI are subject to the rebate, so long as they cost no more than $65,000, and have a minimum battery capacity of 20 KWh.
Honeywell to Help Decarbonization of U.S. Virgin Islands
Honeywell announced it will provide VIElectron, a CB Loranger Company, its first installment of battery energy storage solutions (BESS) to six solar parks strategically positioned across the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Virgin Islands Energy Office Overhauls Battery Program
Effective Nov. 8, the Virgin Islands Energy Office overhauled the Virgin Islands Energy Storage (VIBES) program, opening up the application specifications to allow for larger battery systems