Beyond the Meter: Energy Storage Integration Prize

Submissions to the Beyond the Meter: Energy Storage Integration Prize are due Dec. 12 by 5 p.m. ET. We encourage companies and coalitions that want to integrate with other grid-edge technologies to start prepping their applications now! 

Each competitor should read the official rules before submitting their application. Reviewing the rules will give you full details on what to include in an eligible submission. Up to two winners will be selected for demonstrating their behind-the-meter grid-edge technology, highlighting a plan to collaborate with other grid vendors, and outlining how they'll participate in DISTRIBUTECH. 

Why DISTRIBUTECH?  

DISTRIBUTECH creates a space to network with other players in the electric grid at the largest, most influential energy transmission and distribution even in the country. Having the opportunity to showcase a solution at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Electricity booth will enable winners to market their product to thousands of potential partners (and customers).   

In addition to networking opportunities, up to two winners will win $100,000 each, of which, $50,000 will be distributed after the announcement of winners and $50,000 after their attendance and participation at DISTRIBUTECH, which takes place in Dallas, Texas, on March 24-27, 2025. 

If you haven’t already watched the informational webinar, be sure to check it out for more information about the prize.  

If you have any questions about the prize, you can find answers in the official rules or by emailing us directly at electricity.prize@nrel.gov. Best of luck!  

Did you miss the Beyond the Meter: Energy Storage Integration Prize Informational Webinar? We’ve got you covered! A recording of the webinar and the slides are now available in the Resources tab.   

Stream this valuable session now and check out the slides to catch up on any prize details you may have missed. 

Watch the webinar recording to learn more about: 

• Prize goals 
• Eligibility 
• Official prize rules 
• Submission requirements 
• DISTRIBUTECH 2025 
• And more    

Please remember, the deadline to submit your entry to the Beyond the Meter Prize is Dec. 12. You can get started by accessing the official prize rules. 

Still have questions? Email electricityprize@nrel.gov and prize administrators will respond to your questions. You can also use the public HeroX forum to ask questions and spark discussions with Beyond the Meter community members. 

Don’t forget to attend tomorrow’s Beyond the Meter Prize Informational Webinar! If you haven’t already, sign up for the webinar. During this one-hour webinar, the prize administrators will go over important information about the prize including key dates, submission requirements, and how to navigate HeroX. In addition, attending the webinar will give you the chance to ask any questions you have.  

If you can’t make the webinar, a recording will be posted to this page soon after the event. 

What's Next  

• Follow the Beyond the Meter Prize HeroX page to stay up to date on all announcements, deadlines, and more (including when the Informational Recording is available) 
• Sign up for the Informational Webinar on Sept. 24 at 12 p.m. ET to learn more about the prize, submission requirements, and competitor eligibility 
• Read the Official Rules to learn more about the prize.   

Submissions close Dec. 12, 2024. We look forward to seeing your application! 

Join us Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 12 p.m. ET for the Beyond the Meter: Energy Storage Integration Prize Informational Webinar. During the webinar, interested applicants will hear about: 

• Competitor eligibility 
• Submission requirements 
• Key dates 
• Invaluable benefits of showcasing your winning solution at DISTRIBUTECH 2025.  

Plus, there will be a Q&A session at the end of the webinar where participants can get live answers from prize administrators.   

This information, and more, can be found in the Official Rules document. We highly recommend reading the rules in their entirety before uploading a submission. NOTE: The Official Rules were updated on Sept. 13. They now include additional language about the U.S. Department of Energy's rights to information for evaluation purposes. 

Can’t make it to the first webinar? We’ve got you covered! A recording of the webinar will be available shortly after the event on HeroX.   

Make sure you’re following the Beyond the Meter Prize HeroX page to receive an email notification when the recording is published.   

Register for the Sept. 24 webinar today! 

Welcome to the Beyond the Meter: Energy Storage Integration Prize! This $200,000 prize is perfect for companies and coalitions interested in integrating their grid-edge technology with other grid-edge vendors. This prize will enable up to two winners to: 

• Display their behind-the-meter (BTM) grid-edge technology as part of the Office of Electricity’s booth at DISTRIBUTECH 2025 (the premier annual event for transmission and distribution, showcasing cutting-edge technologies that power our homes and businesses) 
• Participate in networking events at DISTRIBUTECH with the goal of finding vendors to integrate BTM grid-edge technology 
• Win up to $100,000 ($50,000 after the announcement of Phase 1 winners and $50,000 after their attendance and participation in DISTRIBUTECH). 

Renewable energy reaches maximum efficiency when different parts of the grid operate together, contributing to a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable energy ecosystem. Yet today, many parts of the grid don’t talk to each other. In the Beyond the Meter Prize, competitors will unlock the potential of BTM storage by creating a unified approach for many parts of the grid to operate together. 

This single-phase prize has a submission deadline of Dec. 12, 2024. Eligible participants will:  

• Share how their BTM grid-edge technology solution supports improved integration with different energy systems and vendors in the grid  
• Outline a plan to partner and integrate with grid-edge technology vendors  
• Describe their approach to demonstrate their technology and plans to collaborate with other grid industry leaders at DISTRIBUTECH 2025.   

Interested in learning more? Register for the Informational Webinar, taking place on Sept. 24 at 12 p.m. ET. During this webinar, you’ll learn about prize eligibility, submission requirements, how to navigate HeroX, and the benefits of showcasing your winning solution at DISTRIBUTECH.  

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