FranklinWH Turns Arizona Batteries Into Grid Assets

As data centers increase demand and electricity rates rise across Arizona, more homeowners are seeking ways to lower their bills and stay powered during outages. FranklinWH is leading this shift as the first residential energy storage provider to support both SRP's Battery Partner Program and APS's Storage Rewards Pilot. For Arizona homeowners, this leadership translates into real impact—delivering financial incentives as electricity costs rise, while ensuring their homes remain powered during increasingly frequent outages.

SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire — Arizona homeowners now have more ways to keep their homes powered during outages while earning utility incentives, as FranklinWH Energy Storage Inc. announced its participation in two major battery programs serving the state.

FranklinWH is working with EnergyHub to support the Salt River Project (SRP) Battery Partner Program and the Arizona Public Service (APS) Storage Rewards Pilot. Homeowners with a FranklinWH system can receive financial incentives for helping utilities manage electricity demand during peak periods, while ensuring their homes stay powered during outages. FranklinWH is the first residential energy storage manufacturer to participate in both programs.

"When outages happen in Arizona, especially during the summer, the impact can be immediate and serious," said Justin Hopkins, senior director of strategic accounts at FranklinWH. "These programs give homeowners a way to stay powered, reduce their bills, and support grid reliability at the same time."

As electricity demand grows in Arizona due in part to data centers and other high-use facilities, utilities are turning to home batteries to boost the grid when necessary. Virtual power plant programs allow utilities to draw energy from participating batteries when demand spikes, helping stabilize the grid while providing homeowners payment for their shared energy.

Arizona homeowners can also participate in these utility VPP incentives by leasing a FranklinWH battery storage system through Palmetto's LightReach financing program.

For more information about FranklinWH's energy storage solutions, visit www.franklinwh.com.

About FranklinWH

FranklinWH Energy Storage is the manufacturer of the FranklinWH System, a next-generation home energy management and storage solution. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, FranklinWH's team brings decades of experience across energy system design, manufacturing, sales, and installation. The company is AVL-listed with multiple financial institutions and continues to empower homeowners to achieve true energy freedom. Learn more at franklinwh.com.

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