On May 24, 2024, the Virgin Islands Energy Office launched the Virgin Islands Energy Storage (VIBES) Rebate Program. This program will be supported by State Energy Program funds and offers up to $4,000 in rebates for the installation of new residential or commercial grid-interactive battery energy storage systems. The systems must provide automatic whole or partial home battery backup and be installed and permitted prior to applying for the rebate. According to the Energy Office, the goal of the program is to increase energy resiliency in the Virgin Islands and lower the cost barrier to adoption of energy storage systems. For more information on VIBES, visit the program website here or reach out to Deputy Director Michael Jaffurs (michael.jaffurs@eo.vi.gov).