# FranklinWH Joins the Alliant Energy® Smart Hours Program in Iowa to Reward Customers for Supporting the Grid

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- Published: 2026-10-14T23:00:00+07:00
- Author: PR Newswire

Alliant Energy customers in Iowa can earn up to $1,500 in enrollment incentives,
plus ongoing payments, for helping strengthen the electric grid.

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — [FranklinWH Energy Storage Inc.](http://www.franklinwh.com)
today announced that Alliant Energy customers in Iowa with FranklinWH Systems can
now participate in [Alliant Energy® Smart Hours](https://www.alliantenergy.com/ways-to-save/smart-hours/iowa#battery),
a residential battery program that rewards homeowners for supporting grid reliability
while earning financial incentives.

Through the program, customers receive a one-time 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.

The FranklinWH System automatically dispatches stored energy to the homes of Alliant
Energy customers during periods of peak electricity demand. Customers do not need
to take any action when the utility calls on their battery. They can also customize
how much stored energy they make available, so they maintain needed 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.

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

Iowa gets a larger share of its electricity from wind than any other state, with
wind supplying 63 percent of its electricity generation according to the U.S. Energy
Information Administration.

Smart Hours brings the number of virtual power plants (VPPs) FranklinWH participates
in to more than 30 nationwide.

**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](https://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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