# FranklinWH Energy Storage Inc. Joins the Alliant Energy® Smart Hours Program to Reward Customers in Wisconsin for Supporting the Grid

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- Published: 2026-10-20T23:00:00+07:00
- Author: PR Newswire

Wisconsin-based Alliant Energy customers with batteries can earn up to $1,500 in
enrollment incentives, plus ongoing payments, by helping strengthen the electric
grid

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — [FranklinWH Energy Storage Inc](http://www.franklinwh.com/).
today announced that Alliant Energy customers in Wisconsin with FranklinWH Systems,
are able to participate in [Alliant Energy](https://alliantenergywi.autogridflexsaver.com/pages/home/landing)
[^(®)](https://alliantenergywi.autogridflexsaver.com/pages/home/landing) [Smart Hours](https://alliantenergywi.autogridflexsaver.com/pages/home/landing),
a residential battery program that rewards homeowners for supporting grid reliability
while earning financial incentives.

Through the program, Alliant Energy customers receive an enrollment incentive of
$100 per kilowatt-hour of battery capacity, up to $1,500 for a FranklinWH System.
Participants also earn annual performance payments of $100 for every average kilowatt
their system discharges when called upon to support the grid.

Once enrolled, the FranklinWH System automatically sends stored battery energy to
the grid during periods of peak electricity demand. Homeowners don’t need to take
any action during an event and can set how much stored energy they make available,
so they keep an appropriate level of backup power for their home.

FranklinWH has partnered with energy technology company [Derapi](https://derapi.com/)
to streamline enrollment, helping FranklinWH systems connect to Smart Hours.

"Wisconsin homeowners already rely on their FranklinWH System to keep the lights
on during outages," said FranklinWH chief commercial officer, Vincent Ambrose. "
Now they can put that same battery to work supporting the electric grid while earning
financial incentives. Programs such as Smart Hours show how families can play an
active role in building a more reliable grid."

Alliant Energy’s planned and operational battery projects in Wisconsin total 275
megawatts. By enrolling in Smart Hours, residential battery systems further expand
this capacity, offering the utility greater flexibility to meet rising energy demand.

The Smart Hours program adds another utility partnership to FranklinWH’s growing
presence across the country. FranklinWH now participates in more than 30 VPPs.

**About FranklinWH**

FranklinWH Energy Storage Inc. is a global leader in whole-home energy management
and battery storage, with systems that integrate solar, generator and grid power.
Its systems are engineered and manufactured in Santa Clara, California, home to 
the company’s U.S. Innovation Center, which leads product design, grid controls,
testing and certification. FranklinWH systems participate in more than 30 utility-
led virtual power plant (VPP) programs across the U.S., allowing homeowners to support
the grid at peak times, receive program payments and retain backup power.

For more information, visit [www.franklinwh.com](http://www.franklinwh.com/).

**About Derapi**

Derapi is an energy enablement company helping unlock the full potential of distributed
energy resources. Through one secure, manufacturer-sanctioned integration layer,
Derapi makes it easier for OEMs, VPP operators, DERMS providers, and energy platforms
to connect devices, authorize customers, access data, and control distributed resources
across utility incentives, grid programs, financing platforms, and partner ecosystems.
By combining purpose-built APIs with hands-on program support, Derapi helps energy
innovators reduce integration complexity, scale participation, and bring distributed
energy programs to market faster.

**Media Contact**
[media@franklinwh.com](https://www.thailand-business-news.com/pr-news/media@franklinwh.com)

 

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