Field Notes
From the grid, the field, and the software.
Technical write-ups, rate environment updates, and product notes from the Sponge team.
Regional Incentives
Regional Incentives·May 19, 2026
BC Hydro ESI Enrollment Workflow with Sponge
A swimlane walkthrough of every step — from feasibility study to DERMS commissioning — for enrolling a commercial battery in BC Hydro's Energy Storage Incentive program with Sponge as system integrator.
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Regional Incentives·May 19, 2026
Leveraging Sponge to Access the BC Hydro Energy Storage Incentive
Controller specification, feature set, and delivery model for ESI deployments in the 200 kWh to 5 MW class. Covers MPC architecture, fail-safe design, EMC Pro+ hardware, and the per-project engagement model.
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Regional Incentives·May 21, 2026
Stacking the Ontario SaveOnEnergy PV DER Incentive with Federal Tax Credits
How Ontario solar installers secure the Prescriptive Stream incentive, combine it with the Clean Technology ITC and Accelerated CCA, and design the project for compliant load displacement from day one.
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