U.S. Virgin Islands Launches Portable Power Station Rebate Program on November 2: $250 per kWh Up to $1,500 per Household for 1–6 kWh Systems
U.S. Virgin Islands — The Virgin Islands Energy Office (VIEO) launched the VIRG 2.0 Portable Power Station Rebate Program on November 2, 2026, providing direct rebate incentives for residents purchasing portable battery backup systems to support essential household needs during power outages. The program is supported by the U.S. Department of Energy State Energy Program Funding Opportunity EE0009493.
Under the program terms, eligible portable power stations must have a rated energy capacity of 1 kWh (1,000 Wh) to 6 kWh (6,000 Wh), inclusive. The rebate is $250 per kWh, calculated to the nearest tenth of a kilowatt-hour, up to a maximum of $1,500 per household. The Energy Office said that, depending on the system's capabilities and the power requirements of connected devices, portable power stations may provide backup power for items such as phones, lights, Wi-Fi routers, CPAP machines, certain medical devices and refrigerators.
Applicants must be full-time Virgin Islands residents and must purchase their portable power station from a VIEO-approved vendor. To apply, they must physically possess the product and submit a completed application, an image showing the product's serial number, a U.S. Virgin Islands government-issued identification document, a completed IRS Form W-9, and a copy of the receipt showing payment in full. Each household or business is eligible for a rebate of up to $1,500, and batteries purchased through the program may not be resold for two years from purchase. The Energy Office noted that submitting an application does not guarantee approval or payment, and that rebates are subject to eligibility review, verification and available program funding.
来源链接： https://energy.vi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/VIRG-2.0-Rebate-Application-Final-v1.0.pdf
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